Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Newark, New Jersey

Overview About Lyra Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies and delivered outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra’s care model helps people recover and aims to transform access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining high-quality care and technology solutions. About the Opportunity 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 the chance to do what you love (like patient care) with support for things you don’t love (like self-promotion and scheduling). We are looking for contract nurse practitioners (NPs) or certified physician assistants (PA-C) who are passionate about whole-person, whole-family mental health care and working within a connected network to provide patients with easily accessible, culturally responsive, high-quality mental health 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 provide care to children, teens, and young adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as those with varying needs and abilities. We strive to meet their unique needs by delivering culturally responsive care 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 Demonstrate experience and commitment to providing safe, evidence-based medication treatment that follows clinical best practice guidelines (e.g., measurement-based care, patient-centered care, attention to safety, minimizing risks, 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 Newark 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 for rapid support with your patients as well as a range of specialty group consultation meetings 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. By applying for this contract position, your data will be processed as per Lyra Clinical Associates, P.C. Workforce Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form. This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Please note that Lyra does not sell or share personal information as defined by the CPRA. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lyra Health, Inc.