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LifeStance Health
Rutherford, New Jersey

Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent)

Psychiatry 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$255k-$385k

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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 Child Psychiatrists in the Brick, NJ area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

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

Child 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.

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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 evidence-based mental healthcare services to children and adolescents in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include medication management and therapy, with the option to collaborate with mid-level providers.

Requirements

Candidates must be fully licensed in one or more US states, be board eligible or board certified, and possess an unencumbered DEA license. Experience in both medication management and therapy for child and adolescent populations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PsychiatryChild and adolescent psychiatry

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 62% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 10% in psychiatryranked against 1,892 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$255k–$385kPsychiatry median $369k (middle half $278k–$400k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$294k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New Jersey56 active1,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 62% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew Jersey Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment511 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+9.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100Top Employers work-life index1,010 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,892 Psychiatry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,892 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 14 employers
8
<$350k
5
$350k-400k
13
$400k-450k
7
$450k-500k
4
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
82% this job
CME allowance
44%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$320k-$500k
#2

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Outpatient Psychiatrist

$500k
#4

Interventional Psychiatrist

From $500k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Psychiatry listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,892 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About LifeStance Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible work schedules
Full-time and part-time available
No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
Telemedicine and in-person flexibility
Unlimited/uncapped earnings
Sign-on bonus
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
401k with match

Living in Rutherford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$774k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,427/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.