Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Lyra Health, Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Paperless billing

Clinical consultations for rapid support

Job summary

Lyra Health, Inc. is seeking a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner to provide essential clinical care to children and young adults in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment through video appointments, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and managing medications.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and will enjoy the flexibility of setting their own schedule without minimum hour requirements. Join our mission to provide top-notch mental health care!

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program with specification certifications.
• At least 2 years of practice experience required.
• DEA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive mental health medication management through regular follow-up appointments.
• Conduct mental health risk assessments and psychiatric medication evaluations.
• Construct patient-centered treatment plans and document treatment recommendations.

Skills

Mental health medication management

Clinical assessment and evaluation

Patient-centered treatment planning

Ethical practice

Education

Graduate from accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program

Unrestricted state license

Job description

Job Overview

As a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner, you will provide essential clinical care to children, teens, and young adults. This role emphasizes core competencies such as diagnostic expertise, family engagement, ethical practice, and continuous improvement to ensure the highest standard of care. You will deliver evidence‑based treatment via live 30‑minute video intake appointments, conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications and coordinate referrals to therapy and coaching services.

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 following clinical best practice guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited (CCNE) Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or PA program with the specified certifications.
• Unrestricted state license.
• At least 2 years of practice experience.
• DEA license preferred.
• Additional certification or clinical experience with minors preferred.
• Office space to see clients in Cherry Hill.
• Ability to manage a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels, including in‑person options.
• Full‑time resident of the United States.

Benefits

• Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround reduce administrative burden.
• Custom‑built calendar for new patients to connect seamlessly.
• Clinical consultations for rapid support with patients.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.