Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - West Alexander, Pennsylvania
Job Description
About the Role
Join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist – Telehealth, Flexible Schedule 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
- Contract position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Lyra Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - West Alexander, Pennsylvania at Lyra Health a 9.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
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.
Remote physician positions in Psychiatry have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Exceptional work-life balance score (9.0/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Medication management, Mental health risk assessment, Treatment planning, Evidence-based treatment, Patient-centered care, Culturally-responsive care, Telehealth. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations, perform risk assessments, and manage medication for patients. They will also construct patient-centered treatment plans and provide evidence-based care via both virtual and in-person appointments.
Benefits package: Set Your Own Schedule, No Minimum Hours Requirement, Paperless Billing, Clinical Consultation Access, 24/7 Crisis Support Team. 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.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
3d ago
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