About the Role

The Pediatric Psychiatric RN provides clinical support, triage, and care coordination for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 0–25) receiving behavioral health services. The RN works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, supporting Psychiatrist and Nurse Practitioners, crisis intervention, care plan implementation, and ongoing patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Provide telehealth-based clinical support to pediatric and young adult patients and their families.

• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, care managers, and mental health providers (Coaches, Therapists and Psychologists). CoCM collaboration with health systems - including collaboration with Pediatricians and PCPs

• Within RN scope of practice, perform nursing assessment and triage of psychiatric symptoms, safety concerns, and medication-related questions; provide patient and caregiver education and escalate clinical concerns to the licensed prescriber as indicated.

• Within RN scope of practice, support safe medication management by reinforcing education, monitoring for side effects or adherence concerns, and communicating observations to the prescribing provider.

• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and care planning discussions.

• Document assessments, triage decisions, and patient communications accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Monitor patient progress using data-informed and outcome-driven approaches.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and adherence to clinical protocols.

• Maintain professional, therapeutic communication in both synchronous and asynchronous telehealth formats.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in at least one U.S. state (multi-state licensure preferred).

• Compact License strongly preferred.

• Experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing required.

• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred.

• Experience collaborating with psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, and PCPs (CoCM Collaborative Care Model experience preferred).

• Strong therapeutic communication skills.

• Experience working in telehealth or virtual care environments preferred.

• Comfortable using web-based clinical systems and data tracking tools.

• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and team-focused.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

As a full-time Pediatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN), you will be employed by Lyra Clinical Associates P.C. We manage the business operations so you can focus on providing high-quality mental health care. Here are just some of our perks and benefits:

Competitive base pay for your session work and administrative work
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, and vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability insurance)
Lyra’s benefits package includes gender-affirming surgery
Access to Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services for you and your dependents
Competitive time off with pay policies, including 4 weeks vacation, sick days, and company holidays
Paid parental bonding leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
401k and retirement benefits
Employee well-being program with additional perks like: fertility and family building, maternity program, employer discount marketplace, pet insurance, and financial planning tools
Free live and recorded webinars with CE approval from APA, ASWB, and NBCC
Malpractice liability insurance policy
Licensure renewal reimbursement—up to 5 state licenses
Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible
A caseload of motivated clients from diverse industries and backgrounds matched with your expertise using specific search features in the care platform
A new Chromebook, dedicated business support from Operations, HR, and IT professionals, and a monthly technology stipend
We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more!

"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.

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85000 - 85000 USD a year