Mental Health Therapist - Pediatric Experience - 1099 Contractor - Washington

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Pediatric Experience - 1099 Contractor - Washington at Lyra Health a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Pediatrics position at Lyra Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote psychologist positions in Pediatrics have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

This is a fully remote psychologist 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.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Culturally Responsive Therapy, Evidence-Based Therapy, Pediatric Mental Health, Telehealth, CBT, DBT, ACT, MI. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and their families using techniques like CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, PMT, and EMDR. Engage families in the therapeutic process, educate them on treatment goals, and adhere to quality standards for documentation.

Benefits package: Free CE credited courses, Clinical consultation support, 24/7 crisis support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.