Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lyra Health • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving millions globally. The company has delivered millions of sessions of mental health care and is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, an AI-powered platform. This role involves providing evidence-based treatment via live video appointments and medication management. The provider network includes in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches. Lyra is seeking contract nurse practitioners (NPs) or certified physician assistants (PA-Cs) passionate about whole-person, whole-family mental health care, offering accessible, culturally responsive, high-quality mental health services. You will provide care to children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds, delivering culturally-responsive care that acknowledges the impact of cultural background on the care experience.

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 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 Philadelphia
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Preference for NPs and PA-Cs with additional certification or clinical experience with minors
• Preference for providers who offer in-person options

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
• Experience and commitment to providing safe, evidence-based medication treatment that follows clinical best practice guidelines (e.g., measurement based care, patient-centered care, paying close attention, medication minimizing risks, and maximizing benefits)

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior