Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Milford, Pennsylvania

Lyra Health; Upper Milford Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paperless billing

24/7 Care Navigation support

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner to join their network in the United States. This role involves providing essential clinical care, with responsibilities including conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and developing patient-centered treatment plans. Ideal candidates will have graduated from an accredited PMHNP program, hold an unrestricted state license, and possess a minimum of two years of clinical experience. The position allows for flexible scheduling and focuses on evidence-based treatment for young patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
• A minimum of 2 years in practice required.
• Strong preference for active DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management.
• Practice comprehensive mental health medication management.
• Construct patient-centered treatment plans and document recommendations.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Family engagement

Education

Graduation from accredited PMHNP program

Unrestricted state license

Job description

About the Opportunity

Lyra’s provider network is composed of in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. With our advanced matching technology, supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, being part of our network is an incredible chance to do what you love (like patient care) with support for the things you don’t love (like self promotion and scheduling).

As a contract Child and Adolescent nurse practitioner, you will provide essential clinical care. This role emphasizes core competencies such as diagnostic expertise, family engagement, ethical practice, and continuous improvement to ensure the highest standard of care.

You’ll provide evidence-based treatment via live 30-minute video intake appointments and regular follow-up appointments. You'll conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management. Lyra makes it easy to refer patients to evidence-based therapy and coaching services in tandem with your care.

You will provide care to children, teens, and young adults from a multitude of different backgrounds and experiences, as well as those with varying needs and abilities. We strive to continue to meet their unique needs by delivering culturally-responsive care—an approach that is mindful of the impact of cultural background on each person’s care experience.

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)

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
• A minimum of 2 years in practice
• 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
• Must have office space with ability to see clients in Allentown
• Ability to provide care to patients with a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels, with a preference for providers who offer in‑person options
• Full‑time resident of the United States

Advantages of Joining the Lyra Provider Network

• 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

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.