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LifeStance Health
Portland, Maine · Hybrid

Psychiatrist Outpatient Only (MD or DO)

Psychiatry 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$425k-$455k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 49m ago · Verified live

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.

Please contact dave.gordon@lifestance.com

We Offer Psychiatrists:

  • Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time available.
  • Compensation range $425,000-$455,000, compensation model based on productivity
  • 100% outpatient work. No nights, no calls, no weekends.
  • 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, EAP and more.
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.

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

  • Fully licensed in one or more US states, BE/BC, unencumbered DEA.
  • Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy for child and adolescent populations.

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 health treatment for children and adolescents in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting medication management and therapy sessions while maintaining clinical excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must be fully licensed in one or more US states and hold an unencumbered DEA registration. Applicants should be Board Eligible or Board Certified and experienced in treating child and adolescent populations.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

PsychiatryChild psychiatryAdolescent psychiatryEvidence-based treatment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In Maine, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$323k (10 salary observations; 45 listings), vs ~$322k nationally (1,269 salary observations; 7,440 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatryranked against 1,877 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$425k–$455kPsychiatry median $303k (middle half $271k–$350k)99 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Maine vs national$323k median in Maine$322k nationally (about the same)10 state / 1,269 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$453k in purchasing powerMaine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Maine6 active1,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 56% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMaine Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 38% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#23 of 26 specialtiespostings stay open a median 36 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 641 postings, 853 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,389 in the last 30 days1,092 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+9.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100Top Employers work-life index951 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,877 Psychiatry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist Outpatient Only (MD or DO) 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 1,877 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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8
<$350k
5
$350k-400k
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$400k-450k
5
$450k-500k
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$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
85% this job
CME allowance
52%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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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 1,877 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About LifeStance Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with match
Paid Parental Leave
EAP
Sign-on Bonus