NP Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The role has a high value due to its competitive salary range, significant responsibilities in mental health care, and the opportunity to work in a diverse, supportive environment.
- Salary range: $92,000 - $147,004/year
- Dynamic role in a major health institution
- Supportive environment focusing on diversity
- High-stress but rewarding work in mental health
Pros
- Competitive salary range ($92,000 - $147,004) for psychiatric NPs
- Opportunity to work in a reputable academic medical center
- Support for continued education and development
Cons
- Shift work may affect work-life balance
- High-stress environment in psychiatric services
- Requires specific advanced certifications and experience
Who it's for
Experienced / Mid-Level • Onsite with flexible hours
Good fit
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners with experience
- Health professionals focused on mental health
- Those committed to serving diverse populations
Not recommended for
- Graduates without required psychiatric credentials
- People seeking strictly daytime opportunities
- Candidates uncomfortable with high-pressure situations
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
NP Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health
Serves as a full-time Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider to provide care to patients requiring Inpatient Psychiatric Services.
- Syracuse
- Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
- Full-time
- Opening on: Apr 15 2024
- Psychiatry
- MedBest
- Nurse Practitioner, L5
- 80264
- N/A
NYS licensed/registered Psychiatric NP required (NYS NP specialty area of certification must be consistent with practice). Must have Master’s Degree, NPI number, DEA certification, medical malpractice insurance and be Medicare enrolled with Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN). Eligibility criteria for NP requires National Certification through AANP or ANCC prior to hire. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Work Days:
Monday thru Friday Days or Evenings/Nights
Message to Applicants:The Department of Psychiatry at Upstate is committed to embracing diversity by treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our department culture values faculty, staff and patients of every race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, age, and physical and cognitive ability. Consistent with the combined missions of the College of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry, one of our primary goals is to attract and cultivate a dynamic and culturally sensitive faculty and staff that exemplifies, promotes and celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
L5: $92,000 - $147,004
Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. The salary range depicted is based on full time, 1.0 FTE and would be prorated accordingly for less than 1.0 FTE.
The minimum qualifications for this position were updated on 5/10/24.
Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management
