Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Manchester, PA

Lyra Health • Manchester, PA

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About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner or physician assistant to provide mental health care to children, teens, and young adults. The role includes evidence-based psychiatric evaluation and medication management through video and regular follow-up appointments, with the option to refer patients to Lyra therapy and coaching services. Providers serve patients from diverse backgrounds, experiences, needs, and abilities, using culturally responsive care. The position emphasizes diagnostic expertise, family engagement, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. Applicants must have office space to see clients in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited CCNE Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program, or graduate from an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant program and hold PANCE certification.
• Hold an unrestricted state license.
• Have a minimum of 2 years in practice.
• Be a full-time resident of the United States.
• Have office space with the ability to see clients in Williamsport.
• Be able to provide care to patients with a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels.

Nice To Haves

• Active DEA license is strongly preferred.
• Additional certification or clinical experience with minors is preferred.
• For physician assistants, a Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, post-graduate psychiatry fellowship, or other academic psychiatry certificate program completion (including a Doctor of Medical Science with Psychiatry concentration) is preferred.
• Providers offering in-person care options are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health medication management through intake and regular follow-up appointments.
• Conduct mental health risk assessments and psychiatric medication evaluations, and provide longitudinal medication treatment.
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans, document recommendations, message patients, and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
• Provide safe, evidence-based medication treatment consistent with clinical best-practice guidelines, including measurement-based and patient-centered care and attention to minimizing medication risks and maximizing benefits.
• Provide care to children, teens, and young adults with a range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels.

Benefits

• Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Custom-built calendar to connect with new patients.
• Access to experienced clinical consultations and specialty group consultation meetings.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level