Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - Englishtown, New Jersey
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Job Description
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.
Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs.
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.
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
- Strong preference for clinicians with an active DEA license
- Must have office space with ability to see clients in Newark
- 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.
- 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 Lyra Clinical Associates, P.C. 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.
For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice.
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, 32% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Lyra Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 183 active listings.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 - 1099 Contractor - Englishtown, New Jersey at Lyra Health a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,886 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
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