No salary listed — similar Psychiatrist roles pay ~$345k (median of 115 jobs)

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Lyra Health
Washington, District of Columbia · Remote OK

Psychiatrist (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor

Psychiatry 9.4 Work-LifeContract
Posted 2mo ago

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementRisk AssessmentEvidence-Based TreatmentPatient-Centered CareCulturally Responsive CareClinical DocumentationTreatment Planning

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 115 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
12%

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About Lyra Health

Mental Health Care
Burlingame, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
No minimum hours
Paperless billing
Clinical consultations
24/7 crisis support