Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - or - Peach Bottom

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 in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health‑plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer‑reviewed studies, and achieved unmatched outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra is transforming access to life‑changing mental health care through Lyra Empower – the only fully integrated, AI‑powered platform combining the highest‑quality care and technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

Lyra’s provider network is composed of in‑person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. With advanced matching technology, a supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, being part of our network provides a chance to do what you love – patient care – while we handle the administrative aspects.

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 will 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 care for children, teens, and young adults from a variety of backgrounds and needs, delivering culturally responsive care that considers each person’s cultural context.

• 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 recommendations, message patients, and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
• Maintain safe, evidence‑based medication treatment that follows clinical best‑practice guidelines, including measurement‑based care and patient‑centered care.

• 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 another academic psychiatry certificate program, including a Doctor of Medical Science with a psychiatry concentration.
• Unrestricted state license.
• At least 2 years of practice experience.
• 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 Peach Bottom.
• 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.

• Set your own schedule without a minimum‑hours requirement.
• Reduced administrative burden – Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Custom‑built calendar to connect new patients seamlessly.
• Access to experienced clinical consultations for rapid support with your patients.
• 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.