Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent - 1099 Contractor (Virtual) - Arkansas

The role

You will provide virtual psychiatric care to children and adolescents. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose, create treatment plans and provide medication management, with live 60-minute video intake appointments and follow-ups.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulate accurate diagnoses and create individualized treatment plans for each developmental stage.
• Use proven therapeutic techniques and medication management for conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and mood disorders.
• Educate families on mental health issues, involve them in care planning and guide supportive measures at home.
• Conduct virtual psychiatric sessions and keep regular communication with members and families.
• Take part in team meetings, collaborative care planning and consultative support for other team members.
• Keep accurate, timely documentation of assessments, care plans and progress notes; use data to assess outcomes.
• Follow regulatory and quality standards, continue professional development and practice ethically.

Required qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Active license in at least one state
• Computer and live video tools literacy (e.g., Zoom, Google Meets, DoxyMe, Skype)
• Demonstrated family engagement skills
• Experience working with children, adolescents and young adults
• Commitment to and familiarity with JCAHO guidelines and practice within an accredited framework

Nice to have

• Experience providing telehealth therapy services in a virtual environment (video and teletherapy)

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

Before you apply

• Contracted as a 1099 contractor by Lyra Clinical Associates

About the company

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a provider of evidence-based mental health care. Lyra's provider network includes in-person and virtual therapists, physicians and coaches across the US.