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

Lyra Health, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Havertown, Pennsylvania

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Provide evidence-based psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults via 30-minute live video intake and follow-up appointments.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Manage medication regimens for pediatric and adolescent patients, including prescribing, monitoring efficacy, and adjusting dosages as clinically indicated.
• Deliver culturally-responsive care that acknowledges and respects the diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences of patients and their families.
• Collaborate with Lyra’s network of therapists and coaches to coordinate integrated care, including seamless referrals to evidence-based therapy and coaching services.
• Utilize Lyra Empower, the AI-powered clinical platform, to streamline documentation, scheduling, and patient matching while minimizing administrative burdens.
• Maintain compliance with clinical best practices, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements for prescribing in all states where services are rendered.
• Participate in ongoing clinical consultation and training opportunities provided by Lyra to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement by reviewing patient outcomes, adhering to peer-reviewed clinical protocols, and contributing to Lyra’s research initiatives.
• Operate as an independent contractor through Lyra Clinical Associates, with full autonomy over scheduling while benefiting from Lyra’s provider support infrastructure.
• Serve a diverse patient population with varying mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
• Ensure timely access to care by completing patient intakes within one day of referral, consistent with Lyra’s commitment to rapid mental health service delivery.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and HIPAA-compliant electronic health records using Lyra’s integrated digital platform.
• Advocate for patient-centered care by actively involving families and caregivers in treatment planning and decision-making processes.
• Adhere to Lyra’s clinical outcomes framework, which emphasizes measurable improvements in patient well-being and high rates of clinical success.

🎯 Requirements

• Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in at least one U.S. state
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or related specialty
• Valid DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances
• Experience providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and young adults
• Proficiency in conducting psychiatric evaluations and medication management in a telehealth setting
• Commitment to culturally-responsive and trauma-informed care practices

🏖️ Benefits

• Independent contractor status with flexible scheduling and autonomy over caseload
• Access to Lyra Empower’s AI-powered clinical platform to reduce administrative tasks
• Ongoing clinical consultation and professional development opportunities
• Integration with a nationwide network of therapists and coaches for coordinated care

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About Lyra Health, Inc.

Lyra Health is a digital mental-health benefits provider that partners with self-insured employers and health plans to deliver evidence-based therapy, coaching, and medication management through a curated network of licensed clinicians and virtual care platforms. The company uses data-driven matching, outcome measurement, and personalized treatment pathways for conditions including anxiety, depression, and substance-use disorders, aiming to improve access, clinical effectiveness, and cost outcomes for workforce populations. Services are delivered via app, web, and in-person options, supported by integrated claims administration, analytics dashboards, and ongoing provider quality oversight.

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