No salary listed — similar Nurse Practitioner roles pay ~$147k (median of 17 jobs)
7.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,727 active roles in this specialty
Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Townsend, Delaware
About the Role
Set your own schedule. No minimum hours. 30-min video intakes. Focus on patient care, not admin. Work from your office in Townsend.
Join Lyra Health as a Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Townsend, Delaware in Townsend, Delaware.
Key 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.
- Experience and commitment to providing safe, evidence-based medication treatment that follows clinical best practice guidelines (e. g., measurement based care, patient-centered care, paying close attention, medication minimizing risks, and maximizing benefits).
Requirements
- 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.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
Work with Lyra Health in Townsend, Delaware.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Townsend, Delaware at Lyra Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 1,727 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Delaware's cost-of-living index is 108.0 (US average = 100) — Delaware ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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