Psychiatrist (In Person) - 1099 Contractor - USA

2 months ago
United StatesContractPsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

No salary listed — Psychiatry pays $307k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist (In Person) - 1099 Contractor - USA 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

  • person options Full

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

PsychiatryMedication ManagementPsychiatric EvaluationsTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based TreatmentRisk AssessmentsCulturally Responsive CarePatient-Centered CareMeasurement Based Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (In Person) - 1099 Contractor - USA at Lyra Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The contract psychiatrist will practice comprehensive mental health medication management through 60-minute intake appointments and regular follow-ups, conducting psychiatric evaluations and longitudinal treatment. Responsibilities also include constructing patient-centered treatment plans, document...

Benefits package: Access to experienced clinical consultations, Access to a range of specialty group consultation meetings, 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support. 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.

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About Lyra Health

Mental Health Care
Burlingame, California
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Access to experienced clinical consultations
Access to a range of specialty group consultation meetings
24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

2mo ago

high LeverageShortage

Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position