Pediatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse; RN

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates P.C. partners with Lyra Health, the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer‑reviewed studies, and achieved unmatched outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

The Pediatric Psychiatric RN provides clinical support, triage, and care coordination for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 0‑25) receiving behavioral health services. The RN works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, supporting psychiatrists and nurse practitioners, performing crisis intervention, care plan implementation, and ongoing patient and family education.

• Provide telehealth‑based clinical support to pediatric and young adult patients and their families.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, care managers, mental health coaches, therapists, and psychologists. Work with pediatricians and primary care providers through the CoCM collaboration.
• Within RN scope of practice: assess and triage psychiatric symptoms, safety concerns, and medication‑related questions; provide patient and caregiver education and elevate clinical concerns to the licensed prescriber as needed.
• Support safe medication management by reinforcing education, monitoring for side effects or adherence concerns, and communicating observations to the prescribing provider.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and care‑planning discussions.
• Document assessments, triage decisions, and patient communications accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress using data‑informed and outcome‑driven approaches.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical protocols.
• Maintain professional, therapeutic communication in synchronous and asynchronous telehealth formats.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in at least one U.S. state (multi‑state licensure preferred).
• Compact License strongly preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing required.
• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience collaborating with psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, and PCPs;
  CoCM experience preferred.
• Strong therapeutic communication skills.
• Experience working in telehealth or virtual care environments preferred.
• Comfortable using web‑based clinical systems and data tracking tools.
• Detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and team‑focused.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive base pay for session and administrative work.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, disability).
• Gender‑affirming surgery coverage.
• Access to Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services for you and your dependents.
• Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation, sick days, company holidays.
• Paid parental bonding leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents.
• 401(k) and retirement benefits.
• Employee well‑being program with perks such as fertility and family building, maternity program, marketplace discounts, pet insurance, and financial planning tools.
• Free live and recorded webinars with CE approval from APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Licensure renewal reimbursement—up to 5 state licenses.
• Cross‑licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible.
• Motivated client caseload from diverse industries and backgrounds, matched using the care platform.
• New Chromebook, business support from Operations, HR, and IT, and a monthly technology stipend.
• Well‑being perks and activities throughout the year (surprise swag, community celebrations, etc.).

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.

The anticipated starting base salary range for a full‑time Pediatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) at Lyra is $85,000 annually.

Please note that our application mentions a cover letter, but we do not require a cover letter to be considered for this role.