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

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 seeking a dedicated and experienced part-time psychiatrist to provide crucial psychiatric support to the following virtual high acuity care services: 

• Lyra’s Pediatric virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (vIOP) for young people ages 7 to 25

• Lyra’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy program for adults and teens

• Lyra Renew is our substance use disorder (SUD) program for adults 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals in a virtual group setting. As a part-time High Acuity Care psychiatrist, you will collaborate closely with therapists and other members of the care team to provide comprehensive and integrated treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for child, teen, and/or adult individuals participating in Lyra’s high acuity care services to establish diagnoses and inform treatment planning.

• Medication management: Provide expert psychopharmacological management, including prescribing and monitoring medications, psychoeducation about medications, and collaborating with patients on medication-related decisions.

• Collaborate on treatment planning: Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute to the development and implementation of holistic treatment plans for high acuity participants.

• Offer consultation to therapists: Provide clinical consultation to high acuity therapists regarding complex cases, diagnostic considerations, and medication-related issues.

• Conduct brief individual follow-up appointments: Provide brief, focused follow-up appointments with high acuity participants, as needed, for medication management and to monitor treatment progress.

• Maintain accurate documentation: Ensure timely and accurate completion of all psychiatric documentation, including evaluation reports, medication charts, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in compliance with Lyra's policies and procedures.

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards: Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct and adhere to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA.

• Utilize technology effectively: Demonstrate comfort and proficiency in using telehealth platforms and electronic health records (EHRs) for virtual care delivery and documentation.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives: Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the Lyra’s high acuity care programs.

Qualifications

• Board certified MD or DO in psychiatry, ABPN 

• 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)

• Willingness to obtain cross-licensing in additional states as needed to support program growth

• 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

• Experience providing telehealth services in a virtual environment preferred but not required

• Computer and live video tools literacy (e.g., Zoom, Google Meets, DoxyMe, Skype, etc.)

• Available to work part-time, approximately 24 hours per week

• Availability to work afternoon and evening weekday hours (11am-8pm Pacific Time) preferred 

• Potential opportunity to work Saturdays

• Authorized to work in the United States

As a part-time (W-2) Psychiatrist - High Acuity Care, 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 and your dependents

• Time off with pay policies, 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 (CE) approval from APA, ASWB, and NBCC

• Malpractice liability insurance policy

• Licensure renewal reimbursement—up to 5 state licenses

• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible

• A caseload of motivated clients from diverse industries and backgrounds matched with your expertise using specific search features in our care platform

• 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!

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.

 

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