Prescribing Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (Virtual - Remote) - PA - 1099 Contractor

Lyra Health • Pennsylvania, PA

20h • Remote

About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving millions globally. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, an AI-powered platform combining high-quality care and technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates. Lyra’s provider network includes virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. This role offers the chance to do what you love (patient care) with support for administrative tasks like self-promotion and scheduling. As a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner, you will provide essential clinical care, focusing on diagnostic expertise, family engagement, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. You’ll provide evidence-based treatment via live 30-minute video intake appointments and regular follow-up appointments, conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management. Lyra facilitates easy 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 in Pennsylvania
• A minimum of 2 years in practice
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 (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
• 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
• Access a range of specialty group consultation meetings
• Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior