Psychiatrist or Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Conway, SC

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 access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members access care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you.

About the role

We are looking for contract Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), or Certified Physician Assistants (PA-C) specializing in Anxiety and Depression. As part of Lyra’s provider network, you will deliver evidence-based treatment via live 60-minute video intake appointments and 30-minute follow-up appointments, conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management. Lyra’s advanced matching technology, supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation allow you to focus on patient care while minimizing administrative burdens like self-promotion and scheduling.

You will provide culturally responsive, high-quality mental health care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs, including those with varying abilities. Lyra facilitates referrals to therapy and coaching services in tandem with your care.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive mental health medication management via 60-minute intake appointments and regular 30-minute 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

• Board-certified MD, DO in psychiatry, 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. Preference for 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 the Conway, SC area.
• 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 burdens 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 patient support and specialty group consultation meetings.
• Peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.