Psychiatrist or Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Huntsville, AL

Lyra Health • Huntsville, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lyra Health is a leading provider of mental health solutions for employers, supporting over 20 million people globally. The company has published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, demonstrating unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency, helping people recover twice as fast and resulting in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, a fully integrated, AI-powered platform. For this opportunity, Lyra is seeking a contract provider (Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant) to offer in-person evaluations and medication management in Huntsville, AL. The role involves providing evidence-based treatment via live 60-minute video intake appointments and 30-minute follow-up appointments, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and providing medication management. Providers will be part of Lyra's network, benefiting from advanced matching technology, a supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, allowing them to focus on patient care while Lyra handles administrative tasks like self-promotion and scheduling. The position emphasizes providing culturally responsive, high-quality mental health care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs and abilities.

Requirements

• Board certified MD, DO in psychiatry, 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
• Unrestricted state license
• A minimum of 2 years in practice
• Must have office space with ability to see clients in Huntsville, AL
• 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 (for PA-Cs)
• 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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees