Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Part-time

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions. You will be employed by Lyra Clinical Associates.

About the Role

Lyra Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide essential clinical care. This role emphasizes core competencies such as diagnostic expertise, family engagement, ethical practice, and continuous improvement to ensure the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Skills

  • Competency: Proficient in assessing and diagnosing a wide range of mental health disorders in children, teens, and young adults.

  • Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulate accurate diagnoses, and create individualized treatment plans tailored to each developmental stage.

• Evidence-Based Treatment

  • Competency: Applies evidence-based practices, maintaining familiarity with current psychiatric guidelines and research for effective pediatric mental health interventions.

  • Responsibilities: Utilize proven therapeutic techniques and medication management strategies to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, ensuring safe and appropriate interventions.

• Family-Centered Approach

  • Competency: Skilled in engaging families as active participants in the treatment process, addressing family dynamics, and enhancing support structures.

  • Responsibilities: Foster a collaborative treatment environment, educating families on mental health issues, involving them in care planning, and providing guidance on supportive measures at home.

• Virtual Care Delivery

  • Competency: Demonstrates expertise in providing telepsychiatry services, including synchronous and asynchronous sessions, adapting care delivery to a remote, accessible model.

  • Responsibilities: Conduct virtual psychiatric sessions, ensuring a high-quality and supportive experience, and leverage technology to maintain regular communication with members and families.

• Collaborative Teamwork

  • Competency: Works effectively within an interdisciplinary team, communicating openly with care managers, nurses, wellness coaches, and other providers to ensure integrated care.

  • Responsibilities: Actively participate in team meetings, contribute to collaborative care planning, and provide consultative support to other team members for comprehensive member care.

• Data-Driven Practice and Documentation

  • Competency: Utilizes data to inform treatment decisions and document thoroughly to meet regulatory and quality standards.

  • Responsibilities: Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, care plans, and progress notes. Use data analytics to assess outcomes and continuously improve care quality.

• Ethics and Compliance

  • Competency: Adheres to ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality, practicing within legal and professional guidelines, and upholding the integrity of the profession.

  • Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards, engage in ongoing professional development, and commit to ethical, patient-centered care practices.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree

• ABPN Board Certification in Child Psychiatry

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

• Experience with Virtual Care and telepsychiatry platforms, demonstrating comfort and proficiency in remote care settings

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Grounded in cultural humility with a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and culturally responsive care

• Demonstrated Family Engagement skills and experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

$150,000 - $150,000 a year

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist role is a part-time, exempt W-2 position, with a base salary of $150,00 annually.

As a part-time Psychiatrist, you will be employed by Lyra Clinical Associates P.C. We manage the business operations so you can focus on providing high-quality mental health care. Here are just some of our perks and benefits:
- Competitive pay for your session work and administrative work
- Access to Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services for you
- Time off with pay policies, including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
- 401k retirement benefits
- Employee discount marketplace including access to pet insurance
- Malpractice liability insurance policy
- Licensure renewal reimbursement
- CME Reimbursement
- A new Chromebook, dedicated business support from Operations, HR, and IT professionals, and a monthly technology stipend
- We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebrations…and more!

At Lyra, base salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation package, which may additionally include monthly variable measurement-based compensation, discretionary restricted stock unit awards, retirement benefits, and time off with pay. 

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