Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence‑based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally through employers and health plans. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of care, published over 35 peer‑reviewed studies, and achieved exceptional outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members receive care in just one day, and nine out of ten improve with provider support.

Lyra is transforming access to life‑changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, an AI‑powered platform that combines high‑quality care and technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

Lyra’s provider network includes in‑person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the United States. With advanced matching technology, a supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, joining our network allows you to focus on patient care while we handle self‑promotion, scheduling, and administrative tasks. 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 offer evidence‑based treatment through live 30‑minute video intake appointments and regular follow‑up visits. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and refer patients to evidence‑based therapy and coaching services within the same care continuum. You will serve children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds, delivering culturally responsive care that considers the impact of cultural context on each individual’s experience.

• 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 evidence‑based treatment via live 30‑minute video intake appointments and regular follow‑up visits.
• Provide care to children, teens, and young adults from varied backgrounds and with a range of needs and abilities.
• Focus less on the administrative burden of billing with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement.

• Graduate from an accredited (CCNE) Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program or an accredited PA program (ARC‑PA) with certification through PANCE, preferably holding a Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry or a post‑graduate fellowship in psychiatry.
• Unrestricted state license in Missouri.
• A minimum of two (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 the ability to see clients.
• 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.

• Access to a custom‑built calendar for new patients to connect seamlessly.
• Access to experienced clinical consultations for rapid support with patients and specialty group consultation meetings.
• Peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround reduce administrative burden.
• Freedom to set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement.

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.

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