Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor
About The Position
Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care and aims to transform access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, an AI-powered platform. As a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will provide essential clinical care, focusing on diagnostic expertise, family engagement, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. This role involves providing evidence-based treatment via live video appointments, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and offering medication management. Lyra facilitates referrals to therapy and coaching services. You will care for children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds, delivering culturally-responsive care to meet their unique needs.
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 in Illinois
- 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
- 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
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Career Level
Senior
