Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor

Lyra Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Paperless billing

Access to clinical consultations

24/7 Care Navigation support

Job summary

Lyra Health, Inc. is looking for contract psychiatrists to deliver patient-centered mental health care in a supportive environment. This role allows you to focus on comprehensive medication management, conducting assessments, and creating treatment plans.

You will benefit from a reduced administrative burden, access to a seamless patient scheduling system, and support from a dedicated care navigation team. A passion for whole-family mental health care is essential, and preference is given to those who can provide in-person options.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board-certified MD or DO in psychiatry.
• Unrestricted state license required.
• Ability to provide care for a wide range of diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Manage mental health medications during intake appointments.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and longitudinal treatment.
• Document treatment recommendations and communicate with patients.

Skills

Comprehensive mental health medication management

Mental health risk assessments

Patient-centered treatment plans

Board-certified MD or DO in psychiatry

Strong preference for active DEA license

Education

Board-certification in psychiatry

Job description

About the Opportunity

Lyra’s provider network consists of in‑person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the United States. With advanced matching technology, a supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, joining our network allows providers to focus on patient care while we handle promotion and scheduling.

We are seeking contract psychiatrists who are passionate about whole‑person, whole‑family mental health care and who can deliver easily accessible, culturally responsive, high‑quality care.

Preferred states: Texas, Florida, Illinois, Washington, Ohio, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana, North Carolina, Connecticut, Michigan, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maryland, Missouri, Utah, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Mississippi, New England.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive mental health medication management via a 60‑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, communicate with patients, and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
• Maintain evidence‑based medication treatment that follows clinical best‑practice guidelines (e.g., measurement‑based care, patient‑centered care).

Requirements

• Board‑certified MD or DO in psychiatry.
• Unrestricted state license.
• Strong preference for clinicians with an active DEA license.
• Office space available to see clients.
• Ability to provide care to patients with a full range of diagnoses, clinical complexity, and severity levels, with a preference for providers who offer in‑person options.
• Full‑time resident of the United States.

Benefits

• Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement.
• Reduced administrative burden with paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Access to a custom‑built calendar for new patients to connect seamlessly.
• Clinical consultations for rapid support and specialty group meetings.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.