Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Opportunity
Dr. Dara Psychiatry — Main Line of Philadelphia, PA
1099 Independent Contractor • Flexible Schedule • Mentorship-Focused
About This Opportunity
Join our distinguished private practice on the Main Line of Philadelphia and grow your career with a team dedicated to clinical excellence and integrity of care. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join us as a 1099 independent contractor.
This is an ideal opportunity for a professional with 1–2 years of experience who is eager to build their career in a supportive, mentorship-focused environment where quality of care always comes first.
Position Highlights
Flexible & Autonomous Schedule
Begin with one day per week and expand your hours as your caseload grows. Shape your work-life balance with the autonomy to manage your own schedule.
Deeper Patient Connections
Focus on quality over quantity. Our patient-centered model includes comprehensive 90-minute evaluations and 30-minute follow-ups, allowing you to provide thorough, impactful care.
Direct Mentorship with Dr. Dara Abraham
Benefit from regularly scheduled, one-on-one mentorship to discuss patient cases, refine your clinical skills, and foster your professional growth.
Significant Growth Potential
Start with a competitive hourly rate and transition to a percentage of collections as your patient base expands — directly rewarding your success and dedication.
Why Join Dr. Dara Psychiatry?
Specialized Practice
Gain expertise in high-demand areas including Adult ADHD, Women's Mental Health, and Mood Disorders.
Integrative Approach
We champion a comprehensive, personalized approach to psychiatric care — valuing thoughtful, holistic treatment plans.
Supportive Culture
Be part of a team deeply committed to compassionate patient care and your continuous professional development.
Meet the Team
We are a small, intentional team. Every provider here chose this practice for the same reason — they wanted to do psychiatry the right way, without the constraints of a high-volume system. If that resonates, you might fit in well.
A Note from Dr. Dara
“I built this practice because I wanted to do psychiatry differently — fewer patients, deeper relationships, more time to actually think. That is how I want to practice. And it is how I want the people who join me to practice too. If you have ever felt like the system was working against your ability to do good work, I understand that feeling firsthand. We have built something here that protects the quality of care. I am looking for someone who cares about that as much as I do.”
Dr. Dara Abraham, D.O.
Founder, Dr. Dara Psychiatry
Founder & Lead Clinician
Dr. Dara Abraham
D.O., Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Dara built this practice around a single conviction: that every patient deserves a clinician who has the time and space to truly know them. She brings that same philosophy to mentorship — and is deeply invested in helping the next generation of psychiatric providers grow with intention.
Lives with ADHD herself and writes openly about it.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ilyssa Carsia
MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Ilyssa joined the practice because she wanted to practice the kind of psychiatry she believes in — patient-centered, unhurried, and grounded in real relationship. She specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma-informed care.
Passionate about destigmatizing mental health in everyday conversations.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Rob Hyson
PMHNP-BC
Rob brings warmth and clinical precision to every patient encounter. Currently welcoming new patients, he is expanding his caseload within the Dr. Dara Psychiatry model — comprehensive evaluations, thoughtful follow-up, and genuine connection.
Now accepting new patients — a rare opening in our practice.
What Working Here Actually Looks Like
The practical realities that make this practice different.
Time is Protected
We structure schedules intentionally. 90-minute intakes. 30-minute follow-ups. No double-booking. You will not be running between rooms.
Clinical Voice Matters
This is not a factory. Your clinical judgment is respected. You will have regular 1:1 case discussions with Dr. Dara and a clear channel to ask questions.
Built to Grow With You
Start with one day per week. Expand as your caseload grows. We match your pace — not the other way around.
Specialty You Can Be Proud Of
ADHD, women's mental health, mood spectrum disorders. These are underserved, nuanced areas that reward deep expertise — and we will help you build it.
Main Line of Philadelphia practice locations
In Their Own Words
Three providers. Three honest reasons they chose this practice — and stayed.
“I wanted to build the kind of practice I always wished I could work in. One where the schedule is humane, the patients are truly known, and the clinician actually has room to think. That is what we have here.”
Dr. Dara Abraham
D.O., Founder
“What surprised me most was how much clinical autonomy I actually have here. My treatment decisions are respected. I am not just executing a protocol — I am actually practicing psychiatry the way I was trained to.”
Ilyssa Carsia
MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
“The mentorship is real — not just a line in a job posting. Dr. Dara and I talk through cases together. I have learned more in a few months here than I did in a year in a high-volume system.”
Rob Hyson
PMHNP-BC
Want to talk to a member of the team before applying? Reach out directly.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are looking for a candidate who values a thoughtful, steady approach to building a patient caseload and is dedicated to providing the highest-quality psychiatric care.
- Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC preferred)
- 1–2 years of experience in psychiatric or mental health settings
- Passion for adult ADHD, mood disorders, and/or women's mental health
- Committed to comprehensive, integrative, patient-centered care
- Self-motivated professional ready to build and grow independently
- Pennsylvania license (or eligible to obtain)
Submit Your Application
Fill out the form below. You can also email your resume directly to info@drdarapsychiatry.com
Questions about this position? We'd love to hear from you.
