Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: RQ00002149
Albuquerque, NM
Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatry
Permanent/Full-Time

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Flexible Schedule with Innovative Treatments

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Schedule: In-Person and Telehealth Options

About the Opportunity

Join a respected behavioral health center dedicated to delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in the heart of New Mexico. This organization offers a dynamic setting that combines medication management, therapy, and cutting-edge treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Spravato™ esketamine therapy. Be part of a team that prioritizes holistic, patient-centered mental health care across diverse populations.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and facilitate talk therapy sessions. The role involves serving adults, adolescents, and children with a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. With the flexibility to choose between an independent contractor or salaried position, you will collaborate with primary care physicians and other mental health providers to ensure integrated care.

Position Highlights

✓ Flexibility in scheduling with in-person and telehealth options

✓ Opportunity to deliver both medication management and psychotherapy

✓ Support for professional development, including training in TMS and Spravato™ therapy

✓ Collaborative environment with primary care and mental health providers

✓ Use of an electronic medical record (EMR) system for efficient practice management

✓ Opportunity to build long-term therapeutic relationships with patients

✓ Choice between independent contractor or salaried position with comprehensive benefits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate: $80-110/hour
  • Tailored compensation structure: choose flexibility or stability
  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Ideal Candidate

    The perfect fit for this role is a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for holistic mental health care. Certification in EMDR therapy is a plus, but not required. If you are committed to improving access to quality psychiatric services and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

    Next Steps

    Ready to make a difference in mental health care? Apply today to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and patient-centered care. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    Not published
    Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $150,000
    30 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position in Albuquerque, New Mexico still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
    What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
    The employer has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 30 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in New Mexico?
    APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including New Mexico's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate New Mexico board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.