Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Stewartstown, PA
About The Position
Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care. Lyra's provider network includes in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. This role is for contract nurse practitioners (NPs) or certified physician assistants (PA-C) who are passionate about whole-person, whole family mental health care and working within a connected network to provide patients with easily accessible, culturally responsive, high-quality mental health care. You will provide 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. You will care for children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds, with varying needs and abilities, delivering culturally-responsive care.
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
- 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
- NPs and PA-Cs with an active DEA license
- NPs and PA-Cs with additional certification or clinical experience with minors
- 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
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 that follows clinical best practice guidelines
Benefits
- Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement
- Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
- Access to a custom-built calendar for new patients
- Access to experienced clinical consultations
- Access to a range of specialty group consultation meetings
- Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support
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Career Level
Senior
