Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

PracticeMatch Services, LLC.

Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Career Insights for Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on New York data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.

$142,362 / year median in New York

+21% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Albany Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our inpatient psychiatry team within the Department of Psychiatry. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative academic environment alongside psychiatrists, nursing staff, social workers, trainees, and interdisciplinary care teams caring for patients with acute psychiatric needs. The APP will provide care on an acute short-stay inpatient mental health unit with an average patient stay of less than one week. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the inpatient Medical Director while serving a diverse patient population in an OMH-regulated setting with a broad range of insurance coverage. In addition to inpatient responsibilities, the APP may also assist with consultation services in the emergency department and hospital setting. Other opportunities also include working with patients in our outpatient faculty practice. This is a Monday through Friday position with daytime hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Optional call opportunities may be available for additional compensation.

Responsibilities include:

Provide psychiatric evaluation and ongoing management for up to 8 patients daily on the inpatient psychiatric unit Collaborate closely with the inpatient Psychiatry Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team Participate in treatment planning, medication management, patient education, and discharge coordination Assist with psychiatric consultation services for the emergency department and inpatient hospital units Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record Maintain compliance with OMH regulations and institutional policies Contribute to a patient-centered, team-based approach to psychiatric care Requirements include: Current license and active registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New York State Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program Prior psychiatry or behavioral health experience preferred Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: Competitive base salary range of $121,622.00 - $141,892.00 based on years of licensure Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b) Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time Occurrence-based malpractice coverage Employee wellness programs and mental health support Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with no co-pay at Albany Medical Center providers A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties. Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here! Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to: Physician Recruitment physicianrecruitment@amc.edu Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. About Albany Medical Center Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers

• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state's historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region's largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties. About Albany, New York Albany offers an excellent quality of life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes. The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options. Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here! Facility & Address Albany Medical Center 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Links Landing Page Contact Information Albany Physician Recruitment Email:

Click to email Photos Video

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Mental Health
  • Other Retirement and Savings