Prescribing Physician Psychiatrist – Virtual High Acuity Care

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, and/or adults engaged in Lyra’s high acuity care services to establish diagnoses and guide treatment planning.

• Provide expert psychopharmacological management, including the prescribing and monitoring of medications, as well as psychoeducation about medications and collaboration with patients on medication-related decisions.

• Actively engage in multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute to the creation and execution of holistic treatment plans for high acuity participants.

• Offer clinical consultation to high acuity therapists regarding complex cases, diagnostic considerations, and medication-related matters.

• Administer brief individual follow-up appointments with high acuity participants as necessary for medication management and to assess treatment progress.

• Ensure timely and precise completion of all psychiatric documentation, including evaluation reports, medication charts, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with Lyra's policies and procedures.

• Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct, while complying with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA.

• Show proficiency and comfort in utilizing telehealth platforms and electronic health records (EHRs) for virtual care delivery and documentation.

• Contribute to the continuous evaluation and enhancement of Lyra’s high acuity care programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Board certified MD or DO in psychiatry, ABPN.

• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States (priority given for IMLC licensure, IMLC issuing states, and states prioritized based on operational needs).

• Willingness to obtain cross-licensing in additional states as required to support program expansion.

• Leadership experience with a solid background in teaching and collaborating with colleagues.

• Strong administrative and organizational capabilities.

• Enthusiastic about providing collaborative mental health care and direct patient services.

• Experience in managing risk and responding to clinical crises.

• Preferred experience in delivering telehealth services in a virtual setting, though not mandatory.

• Proficient with computer and live video tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meets, DoxyMe, Skype, etc.).

• Availability to work part-time, approximately 24 hours per week.

• Preference for availability during afternoon and evening weekday hours (11am-8pm Pacific Time).

• Potential opportunity to work on Saturdays.

• Must be a full-time resident of the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for both session and administrative work.

• Access to Lyra services, including coaching and therapy for you and your dependents.

• Paid time off policies, encompassing vacation and sick days.

• 401k plan with up to 3% matching.

• Employee discount marketplace featuring access to pet insurance.

• Complimentary live and recorded webinars offering continuing education (CE) approval from APA, ASWB, and NBCC.

• Malpractice liability insurance coverage.

• Reimbursement for licensure renewal—up to 5 state licenses.

• Potential for cross-licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible.

• A caseload of motivated clients from diverse industries and backgrounds, matched with your expertise through specific search features in our care platform.

• Provision of a new Chromebook, dedicated business support from Operations, HR, and IT teams, along with a monthly technology stipend.

• Enjoy well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebrations, and more throughout the year!