Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent - 1099 Contractor (Virtual) - New Jersey

Lyra Health • New Jersey, NJ

9d • Remote

About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates contracts with child and adolescent psychiatrists to provide accessible, culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health care through virtual visits. Care includes live 60-minute video intake appointments and regular follow-up appointments, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. Providers can refer patients to Lyra’s therapy and coaching services and work with individuals and families from a range of backgrounds, experiences, needs, and abilities.

The role is part of a connected provider network supported by matching technology, a provider platform, clinical consultation, and training opportunities. Contractors set their own schedules without a minimum-hours requirement. Lyra also provides paperless billing, a custom calendar for connecting with new patients, clinical consultation opportunities, and 24/7 Care Navigation support for client crises.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
• Active license in at least one state.
• Computer and live-video tools literacy, such as Zoom, Google Meets, DoxyMe, or Skype.
• Demonstrated family engagement skills and experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Familiarity with JCAHO guidelines and competency practicing within an accredited framework to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing telehealth therapy services in a virtual environment, including video and teletherapy; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and create individualized treatment plans appropriate to each developmental stage.
• Use evidence-based therapeutic approaches and medication management to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, with safe and appropriate interventions.
• Engage families collaboratively, educate them about mental health issues, involve them in care planning, and guide supportive measures at home.
• Deliver virtual psychiatric sessions and use technology to maintain communication with members and families.
• Participate in team meetings, collaborate on care planning, and provide consultative support to other team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely assessments, care plans, and progress notes; use data analytics to assess outcomes and improve care quality.
• Comply with regulatory and quality standards, pursue ongoing professional development, and provide ethical, patient-centered care.

Benefits

• Set your own schedule without a minimum-hours requirement.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Custom-built calendar for new patients to connect seamlessly.
• Access to experienced clinical consultations and specialty group consultation meetings.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed