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LifeStance Health
Jersey City, New Jersey

Psychiatrist (Adult)

Psychiatry 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$255k-$385k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
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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 a talented Adult Psychiatrist in the Jersey City, NJ area, who is passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

This Position Has a Tentative Start DATE of JULY 2026

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 a talented Adult Psychiatrist in the Jersey City, NJ area, who is passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

This Position Has a Tentative Start DATE of JULY 2026

We offer Psychiatrists:

  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Full-time and part-time available.
  • outpatient work. No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends.
  • Telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more.
  • Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional).
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Earnings in the range of $255,000 to $385,000 + annually. compensation model based on productivity 

Adult Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Child Psychiatrists that are::

  • Fully licensed in one or more US states, BE/BC, unencumbered DEA. 
  • Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy for child and adolescent populations.

 

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 www.lifestance.com or www.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

The psychiatrist will provide high-quality mental healthcare through both medication management and therapy for adult patients. They will work in an outpatient setting, collaborating with a clinical team to deliver evidence-based treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be fully licensed in one or more US states and be board eligible or board certified. An unencumbered DEA license and experience in both medication management and therapy are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PsychiatryAdult psychiatry

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (Adult) at LifeStance Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,768 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

LifeStance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 1,136 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $294k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Visa sponsorship
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Psychiatry

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Jersey City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$741k
Typical market rent
$3,157/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Work Schedules
Full-Time and Part-Time Available
No Nights, No Hospital Calls, No Weekends
Telemedicine and In-Person Flexibility
Sign-On Bonus
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401k with Match
Paid Parental Leave