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Natchitoches, Louisiana

Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (In Person) - Natchitoches, LA - 1099 Contractor

Nurse PractitionerContract Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships.

The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

About the Opportunity

Lyra’s provider network is composed of in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. With our advanced matching technology, supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, being part of our network is an incredible chance to do what you love (like patient care) with support for the things you don’t love (like self promotion and scheduling).

We are looking for contract psychiatrists 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.

As a contract psychiatrist, you’ll provide evidence-based treatment via live 60-minute video intake appointments and regular follow-up appointments. You'll 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 individuals from a multitude of different backgrounds and experiences, as well as those with varying needs and abilities. We strive to continue to meet their unique needs by delivering culturally-responsive care—an approach that is mindful of the impact of cultural background on each person’s care experience.

We’re currently prioritizing hiring in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

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 Natchitoches, LA
  • 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
  • Here are some of the advantages to joining the Lyra provider network:
  • Connect with highly compatible clients thanks to Lyra’s powerful matching algorithm technology
  • Set your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirement
  • Let Lyra clients easily book appointments with the Lyra Calendar feature, which seamlessly integrates with your calendar
  • Focus less on the administrative burden of billing with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
  • Access Lyra’s experienced clinical consultations team to get rapid support with your Lyra clients as well as access a range of specialty group consultation meetings
  • Have peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support
  • Upskill your knowledgebase with access to Lyra’s large collection of free and relevant CE credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC
  • Stay in the know with monthly newsletters and robust Help Center resources just for Lyra providers
  • Access to exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders

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, evidence-based medication treatment that follows clinical best practice guidelines (e. g., measurement based care, patient-centered care

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 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, as described above. 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.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric medication managementMental health risk assessmentPsychiatric evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (In Person) - Natchitoches, LA - 1099 Contractor at Lyra Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,043 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Lyra Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 181 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,043 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry NP median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry NP listings in Louisiana16 active2,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 52% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedLouisiana nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry NP listings831 in the last 30 days967 the 30 days before (−14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Lyra Healthsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index181 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,043 Psychiatry (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Lyra Health

Mental Health Care
Burlingame, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Paperless billing
Quick payment turnaround
Clinical consultations team
24/7 Care Navigation team
Free CE credited courses
Monthly newsletters
Provider events

Living in Natchitoches

Median resident rent
$802/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.