Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - Slidell, LA

Lyra Health

1 month ago

Slidell, LouisianaContractPsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - Slidell, LA in United States. About Lyra Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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 Lyra Clinical Associates, P.

Workforce Privacy Notice.

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - Slidell, LA.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsMedication ManagementEvidence-Based TreatmentCulturally Responsive CarePsychiatric MedicationsRisk AssessmentsTreatment PlanningVideo AppointmentsMDDODEA LicenseADHD Treatment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - Slidell, LA at Lyra Health a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Lyra Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Slidell, Louisiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Evidence-Based Treatment, Culturally Responsive Care, Psychiatric Medications, Risk Assessments, Treatment Planning, Video Appointments. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Contract psychiatrists will provide comprehensive mental health medication management through 60-minute intake appointments and regular follow-ups, including conducting psychiatric evaluations and longitudinal medication treatment. Responsibilities also involve constructing patient-centered treatmen...

Benefits package: Set your own schedule, No minimum hours requirement, Paperless billing, Clinical consultation support, 24/7 crisis support, Free CE courses, Monthly newsletters, Provider events. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.