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LifeStance Health
Irving, Texas · Hybrid

Outpatient Psychiatrist

Psychiatry 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$322k-$430k

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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 Adult or Child Psychiatrists in our Irving, TX area clinics, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

We Offer Psychiatrists:

  • Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time available with no call or weekends.
  • 100% outpatient work.
  • Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
  • Sign-on bonus.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.
  • Compensation range $322,000 to $430,000+compensation model based on productivity
  • Annual Cash Bonus Incentive Plan

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

  • Hold an active TX Medical License and unencumbered DEA.
  • Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy.
  • Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible
  • Open to a hybrid model, all roles must have in office time on a weekly basis.
  • 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, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting medication management and therapy sessions while maintaining clinical excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Texas medical license and an unencumbered DEA registration. Applicants should be board certified or truly board eligible and experienced in both medication management and therapy.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

PsychiatryEvidence-based treatment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$314k (65 salary observations; 441 listings), vs ~$322k nationally (1,359 salary observations; 7,782 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$376k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $387k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatryranked against 1,855 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$322k–$430kPsychiatry median $303k (middle half $268k–$338k)82 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$314k median in Texas$322k nationally (−3%)65 state / 1,359 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$387k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Texas185 active1,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 54% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,316 in the last 30 days922 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100Top Employers work-life index1,061 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,855 Psychiatry listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Psychiatrist at LifeStance Health a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,855 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$376k midpoint, that is roughly $15k–$26k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$360k
2
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6
$460k-510k
1
$600k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
85% this job
CME allowance
24%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,855 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About LifeStance Health

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible work schedules
Full-time and part-time available
No call or weekends
Sign-on bonus
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
401k with match
Parental leave
EAP