Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Egg Harbor, New Jersey

Lyra Health; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Paperless billing

24/7 Care Navigation support

Job summary

Lyra Health is seeking a Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner to join their team in Egg Harbor Township. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in comprehensive mental health medication management while minimizing administrative tasks. Candidates must be graduates of accredited PMHNP programs and hold an unrestricted state license.

With the support of an innovative AI-powered platform, you'll work closely with a network of mental health professionals, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care. Enjoy flexible scheduling and supportive resources.

Qualifications

• Must have an unrestricted state license.
• At least 2 years of practice experience required.
• Active DEA license preferred for NPs and PA-Cs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health medication management via intake and follow-ups.
• Construct and document patient-centered treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based medication treatment following best-practice guidelines.

Skills

Psychiatric medication management

Patient-centered treatment planning

Mental health risk assessments

Education

Graduate from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or PA program

Job description

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care serving over 20 million people worldwide. Through employer and health‑plan partnerships, we have delivered more than 15 million sessions, published over 35 peer‑reviewed studies, and achieved unmatched outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Members receive care within one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra transforms access to life‑changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, an AI‑powered platform that combines high‑quality care and technology solutions.

About The Opportunity

As a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner, you will join a network of in‑person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. With advanced matching technology and a supportive provider platform, this role offers the chance to focus on patient care while minimizing administrative burdens.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive mental health medication management via a 60‑minute intake appointment and regular follow‑ups.
• Conduct mental‑health risk assessments, psychiatric medication evaluations, and longitudinal medication treatment.
• Construct patient‑centered treatment plans, document recommendations, communicate with patients, and prescribe/manage psychiatric medications.
• Provide safe, evidence‑based medication treatment following clinical best‑practice guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program or an accredited PA program with relevant certification. Preference for additional psychiatry credentials.
• Unrestricted state license.
• Minimum of 2 years in practice.
• Active DEA license preferred for NPs and PA‑Cs.
• Additional certification or clinical experience with minors preferred.
• Must have office space capable of seeing clients in Egg Harbor.
• Ability to manage a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels; preference for providers offering in‑person options.
• Full‑time resident of the United States.

Advantages

• Set your own schedule without a minimum‑hour requirement.
• Reduce administrative burden with paperless billing and rapid payment turnaround.
• Access a custom‑built calendar for new patients.
• Receive experienced clinical consultations for rapid patient support.
• Enjoy 24/7 Care Navigation team support for client crises.

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.