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LifeStance Health
Knoxville, Tennessee · Hybrid

Adult Psychiatrist

Psychiatry 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$425k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively looking to hire talented Child Psychiatrists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. *Sign-On Bonus Provided.

We Offer Psychiatrists:

  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Full-time and part-time available.
  • 100% outpatient work. No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends.
  • Hybrid Model: Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
  • Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more.
  • Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional).
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Earnings in the range of $250,000 to $425,000+ annually.

Adult and Child Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Adult Psychiatrists that are::

  • Fully licensed in one or more US states, BC, unencumbered DEA.
  • Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy.

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use lifestance.com or careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide evidence-based mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting medication management and therapy sessions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must be fully licensed in one or more US states, board-certified, and possess an unencumbered DEA registration. Experience in both medication management and therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

PsychiatryEvidence-based treatment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$338k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $367k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatryranked against 1,810 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$250k–$425kPsychiatry median $303k (middle half $273k–$338k)82 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$367k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Tennessee22 active1,809 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 54% remote · 60% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment342 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,295 in the last 30 days867 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100Top Employers work-life index1,047 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,810 Psychiatry 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adult Psychiatrist at LifeStance Health a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,810 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$338k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$24k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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<$360k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
89% this job
CME allowance
28%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.1
Among the best 10% of Psychiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,810 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible work schedules
Full-time and part-time available
100% outpatient work
No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
Hybrid Model: Telemedicine and in-person flexibility
Generous 'above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
Sign-on bonus
Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more