No salary listed — similar Psychiatrist roles pay ~$345k (median of 115 jobs)
Psychiatrist (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor
About the Role
100% remote. Set your own schedule. No call. No weekends. No nights. Work from anywhere.
Join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor in Washington, District of Columbia.
Key Responsibilities
- Practice comprehensive mental health medication management via a 60-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-centered care.
Requirements
- Board certified MD or DO in psychiatry.
- Unrestricted state license in Washington, other states a plus.
- Strong preference for clinicians with an active DEA license.
- Must have office space with ability to see clients.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Work with Lyra Health in Washington, District of Columbia.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 38% have no call, 44% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor at Lyra Health a 9.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,714 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 9.4/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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