Psychiatrist or Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Huntsville, AL

Lyra Health

13 days ago

Huntsville, AlabamaContractPsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Practice Authority in Alabama

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist – Contract, In-Person 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 safe, evidence

based medication treatment that follows clinical best practice guidelines (e. g., measurement based care, patient

Requirements

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program; OR graduate from an accredited PA program (ARC

PA) with certification through PANCE with preference for Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, post

Cs with an active DEA license Preference for NPs and PA

person options Full

Benefits & Compensation

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program; OR graduate from an accredited PA program (ARC

PA) with certification through PANCE with preference for Certificate of Added Qualifications in psychiatry, post

Cs with an active DEA license Preference for NPs and PA

person options Full

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lyra Health as a Psychiatrist – Contract, In-Person.

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMedication managementMental health risk assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based treatmentCulturally-responsive carePsychiatric prescribingPatient-centered careMeasurement-based careClinical documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychiatrist or Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - 1099 Contractor - Huntsville, AL position at Lyra Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Medication management, Mental health risk assessment, Treatment planning, Evidence-based treatment, Culturally-responsive care, Psychiatric prescribing, Patient-centered care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive mental health medication management through intake and follow-up appointments. Conduct risk assessments, develop patient-centered treatment plans, and manage psychiatric prescriptions.

Benefits package: Set Your Own Schedule, Paperless Billing, Clinical Consultations, Crisis Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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