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Washington, District of Columbia · Remote OK

Psychiatrist (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor

Psychiatry 9.4 Work-LifeContract

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships.

The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

About the Opportunity

Lyra’s provider network is composed of in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. With our advanced matching technology, supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, being part of our network is an incredible chance to do what you love (like patient care) with support for the things you don’t love (like self promotion and scheduling).

We are looking for contract psychiatrists who are passionate about whole-person, whole family mental health care and working within a connected network to provide patients with easily accessible, culturally responsive, high-quality mental health care.

As a contract psychiatrist, you’ll provide evidence-based treatment via live 60-minute video intake appointments and regular follow-up appointments. You'll conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management. Lyra makes it easy to refer patients to evidence-based therapy and coaching services in tandem with your care.

You will provide care to individuals from a multitude of different backgrounds and experiences, as well as those with varying needs and abilities. We strive to continue to meet their unique needs by delivering culturally-responsive care—an approach that is mindful of the impact of cultural background on each person’s care experience.

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
  • Ability to provide care to patients with a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels, with a preference for providers who offer in-person options
  • Full-time resident of the United States
  • Here are some of the advantages of joining the Lyra provider network:
  • Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement
  • Focus less on the administrative burden of billing with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
  • Access to a custom-built calendar for new patients to connect seamlessly
  • Access to experienced clinical consultations to get rapid support with your patients as well as access a range of specialty group consultation meetings
  • Have peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Workforce Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form.

This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationRisk AssessmentClinical DocumentationTreatment Planning

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Lyra Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 195 active listings.

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.4 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatryranked against 1,860 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $364k (middle half $353k–$495k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 60% remote · 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,324 in the last 30 days974 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Lyra Healthsilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index195 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,860 Psychiatry listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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 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 1,860 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 21 employers
Sign-on bonus
81%
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
37%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 9.4
Among the best 10% of Psychiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,860 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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