Location & Practice Overview

This 1099 contractor role is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, within Lyra Clinical Associates’ Exclusive Outpatient Network. Providers deliver care through a hybrid model that combines virtual appointments with an in-person practice arrangement requiring dedicated office space in the Allentown area.

City & State Allentown, Pennsylvania
Practice Setting Outpatient mental health network
Care Delivery Model Hybrid (virtual + in-person)
Department Exclusive Outpatient Network
Office Requirement Must maintain office space in Allentown

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health risk assessments for presenting patients.
  • Provide comprehensive medication management through intake and follow-up consultations.
  • Prescribe and adjust psychiatric medications while monitoring treatment response and safety.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and maintain clinical documentation of assessments and decisions.
  • Refer patients to therapy and coaching services and coordinate care within the available network supports.

Providers operate independently within their authorized scope while using the platform’s messaging tools and participating in clinical consultation when complex cases arise.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must qualify through one of two pathways and meet the minimum experience threshold. Additional child and adolescent experience and active DEA registration are preferred but not mandatory for application.

Nurse Practitioner Pathway
Graduation from an accredited PMHNP program (CCNE requirement) plus unrestricted state licensure
Physician Assistant Pathway
Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, PANCE certification, and unrestricted state licensure
Experience
Minimum 2 years of professional practice experience
Residency & Office
Full-time U.S. resident with office space available to see clients in Allentown
Preferred Credentials
Active DEA registration; clinical experience with minors; CAQ in psychiatry or psychiatric fellowship for PAs

Compensation & Benefits

This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Specific per-appointment rates are not published in the posting; annual earnings depend on the volume of appointments the contractor elects to accept.

  • Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 per year (volume-dependent)
  • Paperless billing processes
  • Quick payment turnaround
  • No minimum-hours requirement
  • Traditional W-2 benefits (health insurance, retirement, PTO) are not included

Schedule & Work Environment

Scheduling Control Contractor sets own schedule; no minimum hours required
Appointment Format Hybrid virtual and in-person visits
Scheduling Tool Custom-built provider calendar for patient matching and booking
Crisis Support 24/7 Care Navigation team available for client crises (not contractor on-call)

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role centers on children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with a range of mental health needs, clinical complexity, and severity levels. Patients come from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds.

Age Groups Children, adolescents, and young adults
Clinical Complexity Varying diagnoses and levels of severity
Care Context Outpatient medication management with family engagement as clinically appropriate
Cultural Considerations Emphasis on culturally responsive care

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this position is outpatient psychiatric medication management for pediatric and young-adult populations, supported by risk assessment and measurement-based approaches.

Primary Service Psychiatric medication evaluation and ongoing management
Assessment Focus Mental health risk assessment and diagnostic evaluation
Treatment Approach Evidence-based, patient-centered medication planning
Integrated Supports Referral pathways to therapy and coaching services

Role Highlights

This opportunity combines independent psychiatric practice with access to an established outpatient mental health network. Its structure is particularly relevant to prescribing clinicians seeking control over their clinical workload while maintaining access to professional collaboration and coordinated patient support.

  • Independent 1099 practice structure allows clinicians to determine their own appointment availability and preferred patient volume.
  • Hybrid practice arrangement combines virtual psychiatric care with an established in-person presence in the Allentown area.
  • Dedicated child and adolescent focus provides an opportunity to work within a specialized outpatient psychiatric care network serving younger populations.
  • Clinical collaboration resources include specialty group consultations and access to additional professional input for complex patient cases.
  • A dedicated 24/7 Care Navigation team provides a separate support channel for patient crises without requiring continuous contractor on-call coverage.

About Lyra Health

Lyra Health is a workforce mental health company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California. It partners with employers and health plans to deliver evidence-based mental health care through a curated network of providers. Lyra Clinical Associates serves as the contracting entity for independent clinicians in the provider network. The organization reports serving more than 20 million people globally and has published peer-reviewed research on its care model.

Founded 2015
Headquarters Burlingame, California
Service Focus Employer-sponsored mental health benefits and outpatient care network
Contracting Entity Lyra Clinical Associates
Reported Reach More than 20 million people globally

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a guaranteed number of patients or minimum weekly hours?
No. Contractors set their own schedules and there is no minimum-hours or guaranteed patient-volume requirement. Earnings depend on the appointments the provider chooses to accept.
Must I maintain a physical office in Allentown even if most visits are virtual?
Yes. The posting requires office space with the ability to see clients in Allentown. Providers offering in-person care are preferred.
What is the expected length of intake appointments?
The source materials reference both 30-minute and 60-minute intake appointments. Candidates should confirm the exact intake duration with Lyra during the contracting process.
Do Physician Assistants need additional psychiatry credentials beyond PANCE?
PANCE certification and unrestricted state licensure are required. A Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, a postgraduate psychiatric fellowship, or a Doctor of Medical Science with psychiatry concentration is preferred but not mandatory.
Are traditional employee benefits such as health insurance or PTO provided?
No. As a 1099 independent contractor arrangement, conventional W-2 benefits are not included. Operational supports such as paperless billing and clinical consultation access are available.
Does the role require continuous on-call coverage for crises?
No. Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team handles client crisis situations. Contractors are not required to provide continuous on-call coverage.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Allentown, PA

Lyra Health is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for its Exclusive Outpatient Network. This opportunity focuses on psychiatric prescribing within a specialized outpatient mental health environment serving children, teenagers, and young adults. Unlike fully remote psychiatric positions, the practice combines telehealth appointments with an established local office presence, connecting virtual care with in-person clinical services. The role also operates within Lyra's broader behavioral health network, where prescribing clinicians can access complementary therapy and coaching services and professional consultation resources. This arrangement is particularly relevant to psychiatric providers interested in combining independent clinical practice with participation in a coordinated outpatient mental health network.

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