Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Pennsylvania

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

About the role

Lyra’s provider network is composed of in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. With advanced matching technology, a supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, being part of our network offers an incredible chance to focus on patient care while receiving support for administrative tasks like self-promotion and scheduling.

As a contract Child and Adolescent Nurse Practitioner, you will provide essential clinical care, emphasizing diagnostic expertise, family engagement, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. You’ll deliver evidence-based treatment via live 30-minute video intake appointments and regular follow-up appointments, conduct psychiatric evaluations, and provide medication management. Lyra facilitates referrals to evidence-based therapy and coaching services in tandem with your care.

You will provide care to children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, delivering culturally-responsive care that acknowledges the impact of cultural background on each person’s care experience.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive mental health medication management via a 60-minute intake appointment and regular follow-up appointments
• Conduct mental health risk assessments, psychiatric medication evaluations, and longitudinal medication treatment
• Construct patient-centered treatment plans, document treatment recommendations, message patients, and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications
• Provide safe, evidence-based medication treatment following clinical best practice guidelines (e.g., measurement-based care, patient-centered care, minimizing medication risks, and maximizing benefits)

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited (CCNE) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program; OR graduate from an accredited PA program (ARC-PA) with certification through PANCE, with preference for a Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, post-graduate fellowship in psychiatry, or other academic psychiatry certificate program completion, including a Doctor of Medical Science with Psychiatry concentration
• Unrestricted state license
• A minimum of 2 years in practice
• Strong preference for NPs and PA-Cs with an active DEA license
• Preference for NPs and PA-Cs with additional certification or clinical experience with minors
• Must have office space with ability to see clients in Pennsylvania
• Ability to provide care to patients with a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels, with a preference for providers who offer in-person options
• Full-time resident of the United States

Benefits

• Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement
• Focus less on administrative burden with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
• Access to a custom-built calendar for seamless new patient connections
• Access to experienced clinical consultations for rapid support with patients, as well as specialty group consultation meetings
• Peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support