Psychiatrist (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor

Lyra Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Paperless billing

24/7 Care Navigation support

Job summary

Lyra Health is seeking contract psychiatrists to join their network in Washington, providing both in-person and virtual mental health care. The role emphasizes culturally responsive treatment with a focus on evidence-based practices.

Ideal candidates are board-certified, possess an unrestricted license in Washington, and have office space for seeing clients. Benefits include a flexible schedule and a supportive care navigation team.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted state license in Washington; licensure in other states is a plus.
• Strong preference for clinicians with an active DEA license.
• Must have office space capable of seeing clients.
• Full-time resident of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive medication management via 60-minute intake appointments.
• Conduct mental-health risk assessments and psychiatric evaluations.
• Create patient-centered treatment plans and manage psychiatric medications.
• Deliver evidence-based medication treatment following best-practice guidelines.

Skills

Culturally responsive care

Medication management

Mental health assessments

Patient-centered treatment plans

Education

Board-certified MD or DO in psychiatry

Job description

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health to provide evidence-based mental health care. With access to care in one day and a focus on high-quality outcomes, Lyra serves more than 20 million people worldwide.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking contract psychiatrists to join our network of in-person and virtual providers across the U.S. Working within our integrated platform, you’ll offer culturally responsive, evidence-based care and support patients with a full range of diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive medication management via 60‑minute intake appointments and regular follow‑up sessions.
• Conduct mental‑health risk assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and longitudinal medication treatment.
• Create patient‑centered treatment plans, document recommendations, communicate with patients, and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
• Deliver evidence‑based medication treatment that follows clinical best‑practice guidelines, such as measurement‑based care and patient‑centered care.

Requirements

• Board‑certified MD or DO in psychiatry.
• Unrestricted state license in Washington; licensure in other states is a plus.
• Strong preference for clinicians with an active DEA license.
• Must have office space capable of seeing 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.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Custom‑built calendar to connect seamlessly with new patients.
• Access to experienced clinical consultations 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.