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Des Moines, Iowa · Hybrid

Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

Psychiatry 9.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$320k-$500k

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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 psychiatrists in the Des Moines area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. We are currently interviewing!

We Offer Our Psychiatrists:

  • Flexible work schedules: Full-time and part-time (20 hours week+) available - set your own schedule!
  • Hybrid Model
  • 100% outpatient work. No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends.
  • Compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
  • Compensation range $320k - $500k -compensation model based on productivity
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP, CEU, and more.
  • Collegial work environment
  • Newly designed and modern offices
  • Full administrative support (scheduling & billing)
  • Latest in digital technology
  • Strong work/life balance!
  • Sign on Bonus

Our Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Psychiatrists who are::

  • Fully licensed in Iowa
  • MD, DO
  • Child, adolescent, or adult experience.

LifeStance is coming to Des Moines!

Annual compensation $320,000 - $500,000 annually + Sign on bonus (full-time) + Full benefits

I'd be glad to set up a call to discuss this opportunity with you and answer any questions!

Thank you,

  • Joe Leyva
  • Director, Practice Development
  • LifeStance Health, Inc.
  • 575-302-4633
  • (e) Joe.Leyva@LifeStance.com

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

Provide outpatient psychiatric care to children, adolescents, or adults as part of the clinical team. Deliver patient-centered mental healthcare while maintaining clinical excellence.

Requirements

Applicants must be fully licensed in Iowa and hold an MD or DO. Experience with children, adolescents, or adults is sought.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

PsychiatryChild PsychiatryAdolescent PsychiatryOutpatient Mental HealthcareMental Health Treatment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$410k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $467k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.1 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatryranked against 1,894 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$320k–$500kPsychiatry median $350k (middle half $278k–$369k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$467k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Iowa9 active1,904 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 60% remote · 68% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $150k) · 37% offer loan repayment256 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 listings1,279 in the last 30 days1,078 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100Top Employers work-life index1,075 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,894 Psychiatry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), 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 - Child/Adolescent 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 1,894 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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8
<$350k
1
$355k
12
$400k-450k
7
$450k-500k
5
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
90% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Relocation assistance
10%
Visa sponsorship
7%

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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 1,894 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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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k with match
Paid Parental Leave
EAP
CEU