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MedElite Group
Albany, New York

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerContract Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$150k-$200k

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Job Description

  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Location: Albany, NY
  • Schedule: Full-Time; Contract 1099
  • Salary per annum: $150,000 - $200,000

About Infinite Medical P.C.

Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, proactive care directly to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

Our partnership with MedElite Healthcare Management Group empowers us to focus on what matters most: providing compassionate, personalized care that meets the unique needs of each resident. Together, we champion continuous innovation and collaboration in our shared mission to redefine senior care across the country.

Job Summary

We are seeking warm and razor-smart psychiatric nurse practitioners with entrepreneurial spirits to perform consultations in nursing homes. As psychiatric nurse practitioners, you will be provided full administrative support and clinical mentorship.

If you enjoy working on a team with bright, ambitious, advanced practice nurses and are seeking the flexibility and autonomy of private practice, this is an excellent opportunity for you. We offer a competitive, incentive-based compensation model with a supportive work environment that offers mentorship and training. Flexible work hours are available.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely and collaboratively with nursing home staff, residents, and families.
  • Proactively follow up with patients and assess the efficacy of recommended interventions.
  • Provide education on best practices.
  • Round at assigned nursing homes and recommend psychiatric medication and treatment recommendations.

Integrate pharmacological and behavioral interventions, emphasizing non-pharmacological treatments whenever possible.

Requirements

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Active Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner License
  • ANNC Board Certification
  • Ability to travel in New York
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities
  • Strong patient assessment skills
  • Strong, ambitious, patient-centric work ethic

Prolonged sitting. Computer work including keyboard and mouse use for extended periods. Lifting/moving patients.

Benefits

Competitive salary per annum: $150,000 - $200,000

Why Work With Us?

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentMedication managementPatient educationClinical documentationPharmacological interventionsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

MedElite Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 192 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 66% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$162k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New York178 active2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 66% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Nurse Practitioner listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,094 active listings, Oct 2026
MedElite Groupsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index192 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$155k
13
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8
$180k-205k
4
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,191 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MedElite Group

Business Consulting and Services
Brooklyn, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Work Hours
Full Administrative Support
Clinical Mentorship

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.