Outpatient Psychiatrist (Child or Adult)

LifeStance Health•Waltham, MA

9d•$300,000 - $373,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LifeStance is hiring an outpatient psychiatrist specializing in adult or child and adolescent psychiatry. The role is focused on patient care, with dedicated teams handling billing, technology, credentialing, insurance authorizations, scheduling, and payment collection. Local clinical leadership provides support and consultation, and psychiatrists collaborate with therapists, neuropsychologists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment. Psychiatrists may work in person or in a hybrid model and can set their scheduled hours and appointment lengths. LifeStance’s Care Matching model supports building a caseload aligned with the psychiatrist’s interests and areas of expertise. The practice welcomes clinicians who integrate psychotherapy into their work. Professional learning opportunities include Grand Rounds, weekly consultation hours with clinical leadership, a CME stipend, and training in TMS and other innovative therapies. Compensated opportunities to supervise newly graduated PMHNPs are available for interested psychiatrists. The practice provides well-appointed offices, an EMR system with electronic prescribing, peer consultation groups, and support staff to help maintain a busy practice. The position is outpatient and weekday-based, with full-time or part-time scheduling available. Compensation is listed as $300,000–$373,000 per year and is based on productivity.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine.
Board certified or board eligible (within 3 years of completing residency) in Adult or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Valid Massachusetts medical license, or willingness to obtain one before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Interest in integrating psychotherapy into everyday practice.
Interest in supervising newly graduated PMHNPs.
Training or interest in TMS and other innovative therapies.

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adult or child and adolescent patients.
Build a caseload aligned with clinical interests and areas of expertise through the Care Matching model.
Collaborate with therapists, neuropsychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other colleagues.
Integrate psychotherapy into clinical practice where appropriate.
Participate in peer consultation groups and consultation with clinical leadership.
Optionally supervise newly graduated PMHNPs in compensated opportunities.