Contract Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lyra Health, Inc; North Carolina; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Paperless billing

24/7 Care Navigation support

Job summary

Lyra Health, Inc is seeking a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner in North Carolina to provide essential clinical mental health care. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and developing patient-centered treatment plans.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to cultural responsiveness, ensuring high-quality care to diverse patients. Candidates should be graduates from accredited psychiatric programs with 2+ years of practice and an unrestricted NC license.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PMHNP program or PA program.
• Unrestricted state license in North Carolina.
• A minimum of 2 years in practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 60-min intake and follow-up appointments for medication management.
• Perform mental health risk assessments and psychiatric evaluations.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.

Skills

Mental health medication management

Psychiatric evaluations

Patient-centered care

Family engagement

Education

Graduation from accredited PMHNP or PA program

Certification in psychiatry

Job description

Lyra Health, Inc is seeking a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner in North Carolina to provide essential clinical mental health care. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and developing patient-centered treatment plans.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to cultural responsiveness, ensuring high-quality care to diverse patients. Candidates should be graduates from accredited psychiatric programs with 2+ years of practice and an unrestricted NC license.