Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (In Person) - 1099 Contractor - New Jersey

Lyra Health

2 months ago

United StatesContractPrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lyra Health as a Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (In Person) - 1099 Contractor - New Jersey in United States. 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 unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

minute intake appointment and 30

minute 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 Experience and commitment to providing safe, evidence

Requirements

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

Cs with an active DEA license Preference for NPs and PA

person options Full

Benefits & Compensation

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

Cs with an active DEA license Preference for NPs and PA

person options Full

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Lyra Health as a Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (In Person) - 1099 Contractor - New Jersey.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementEvidence-Based TreatmentCulturally Responsive CareRisk AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient MessagingPMHNPPA-CDEA LicenseMeasurement Based CareTelehealth

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (In Person) - 1099 Contractor - New Jersey at Lyra Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at Lyra Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Flexible scheduling options available

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Evidence-Based Treatment, Culturally Responsive Care, Risk Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Messaging, PMHNP. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves practicing comprehensive mental health medication management through 60-minute intake and 30-minute follow-up video appointments, including conducting psychiatric evaluations and longitudinal medication treatment. Providers will also construct patient-centered treatment plans, docu...

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