Psychiatrist or Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Elkhorn, NE

Lyra Health

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Elkhorn, NebraskaContractPsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in Nebraska

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist or Prescribing NP/PA – 1099 Contractor, In-Person 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 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

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

Contract position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist or Prescribing NP/PA – 1099 Contractor, In-Person.

Key Skills

Mental health medication managementPsychiatric evaluationRisk assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based treatmentCulturally-responsive carePatient-centered careMedication managementPsychiatric careClinical documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychiatrist or Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Elkhorn, NE position at Lyra Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

Why This Position Stands Out

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health medication management, Psychiatric evaluation, Risk assessment, Treatment planning, Evidence-based treatment, Culturally-responsive care, Patient-centered care, Medication management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive mental health medication management, including psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments. Construct patient-centered treatment plans and manage psychiatric medications while ensuring safe, evidence-based care.

Benefits package: Flexible Schedule, Paperless Billing, Clinical Consultation, Crisis Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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