Prescribing Physicians Psychiatrist - Virtual High Acuity Care - Full-time (W2)

The role

You will provide psychiatric care in Lyra's virtual high acuity programs: the Pediatric virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for ages 7 to 25, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for adults and teens, and Lyra Renew for adults with substance use disorder. Your work includes evaluations, medication management, and consultation with therapists in a virtual group setting.

What you will do

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for children, teens, and/or adults in high acuity care to establish diagnoses and inform treatment planning.
• Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and psychoeducation.
• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and carry out treatment plans.
• Consult with high acuity therapists on complex cases, diagnosis, and medication issues.
• Hold brief, focused follow-up appointments as needed for medication management and progress monitoring.
• Complete timely and accurate psychiatric documentation in line with Lyra's policies.
• Follow ethical and legal standards, including state and federal laws and HIPAA.
• Use telehealth platforms and electronic health records for virtual care and documentation.
• Contribute to quality improvement for high acuity care programs.

Required qualifications

• Board certified MD or DO in psychiatry, ABPN.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine within the United States.
• Willingness to obtain cross-licensing in additional states as needed.
• Leadership experience with a strong background in teaching and collaborating with colleagues.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Eager to deliver collaborative mental health care and direct patient care.
• Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises.
• Computer and live video tools literacy (e.g., Zoom, Google Meets, DoxyMe, Skype).
• Available to work full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience providing telehealth services in a virtual environment.
• Priority given for IMLC licensure, IMLC issuing states, and states prioritized based on operational needs.
• Availability for afternoon and evening weekday hours (11am-8pm Pacific Time).

Benefits

• Competitive pay for session work and administrative work.
• Access to Lyra for Lyrians, coaching and therapy services for you and your dependents.
• Time off with pay, including vacation and sick days.
• 401k with up to 3% matching.
• Employee discount marketplace including access to pet insurance.
• Free live and recorded webinars with continuing education approval from APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Malpractice liability insurance policy.
• Licensure renewal reimbursement for up to 5 state licenses.
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible.
• A caseload of motivated clients matched to your expertise.
• A new Chromebook, dedicated business support, and a monthly technology stipend.
• Well-being perks, activities, and community celebrations.

Before you apply

• Authorized to work in the United States is required.
• Cross-licensing in additional states may be needed.

About the company

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a provider of evidence-based mental health care. You will be employed by Lyra Clinical Associates.