Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - West Alexander, Pennsylvania

Lyra Health

10 days ago

United StatesContractPrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lyra Health as a Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - West Alexander, Pennsylvania 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

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 - 1099 Contractor - West Alexander, Pennsylvania.

Key Skills

Mental health medication managementPsychiatric evaluationRisk assessmentTreatment planningDiagnostic expertiseFamily engagementEvidence-based treatmentMedication managementCulturally-responsive careClinical documentationPatient-centered careMeasurement-based care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - West Alexander, Pennsylvania at Lyra Health a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health medication management, Psychiatric evaluation, Risk assessment, Treatment planning, Diagnostic expertise, Family engagement, Evidence-based treatment, Medication management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The provider will conduct psychiatric evaluations, perform medication management, and construct patient-centered treatment plans. They will also provide evidence-based care through video intake appointments and follow-ups while maintaining clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Flexible schedule, Paperless billing, Quick payment turnaround, Custom-built calendar, Clinical consultations, Specialty group consultation meetings, 24/7 Care navigation support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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