--- title: 'Prescribing Physicians Psychiatrist - Virtual High Acuity Care - Part-time (W2) at Lyra Health' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/prescribing-physicians-psychiatrist-virtual-high-acuity-care-part-time-w2-lyra-n3eessy1yymc' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Prescribing Physicians Psychiatrist - Virtual High Acuity Care - Part-time (W2) at Lyra Health - **Company:** Lyra Health - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $150k - **Employment:** part-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-04-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/lyrahealth/8cabe94d-ca99-433a-9143-d659720eddd6 ## Job description ## 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 - Full-time resident of 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. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as per the LyraWorkforce Privacy Notice. Through this application, to the extent permitted by law, we will collect personal information from you including, but not limited to, your name, email address, gender identity, employment information, and phone number for the purposes of recruiting and assessing suitability, aptitude, skills, qualifications, and interests for employment with Lyra.  We may also collect information about your race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, which is considered sensitive personal information under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and special category data under the UK and EU GDPR.  Providing this information is optional and completely voluntary, and if you provide it you consent to Lyra processing it for the purposes as described at the point of collection, for example for diversity and inclusion initiatives.  If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Informationform.  This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. Outside of the United States, for example in the EU, Switzerland and the UK, you may have the right to request access to, or a copy of, your personal information, including in a portable format; request that we delete your information from our systems; object to or restrict processing of your information; or correct inaccurate or outdated personal information in our systems. These rights may be subject to legal limitations. To exercise your data privacy rights outside of the United States, please contact globaldpo@lyrahealth.com. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see ourWorkforce Privacy Notice." ## About Lyra Health ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Lyra Health is a global workforce mental health care company that provides fast access to evidence-based therapy, coaching, psychiatry, and specialty care for employees and their families. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series F, $910.1M total funding) - **Headquarters**: Burlingame, California, United States - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed (executive team led by CEO Jennifer Schulz) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Mental Health Care, Employee Benefits, Healthcare IT - **Target customers**: B2B – employers, health plans, health systems; also serves benefits consultants and providers - **Mission or purpose**: To help people live better lives by transforming access to life-changing mental health care. ## Products & Services - **Lyra Core Platform**: AI-powered provider matching, digital self-paced resources, skill-building programs, and evidence-based coaching for preventive support. - **Therapy & Psychiatry**: 1:1 evidence-based therapy, medication management, and personalized provider support for a wide range of mental health needs. - **Centers of Excellence (COE)**: Specialized in‑house care for pediatrics, adolescents, neurodiversity, and complex/severe conditions (e.g., suicide prevention, intensive outpatient programs). - **Family Support**: Tailored care for children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with access to over 6,500 children’s mental health specialists. - **Organizational Well-Being Tools**: Dashboards, assessments, crisis support, and data insights for HR leaders to execute workforce mental health strategy. - **Lyra AI**: Clinically‑grade AI to accelerate triage, provider matching, and care coordination (launched 2025). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Total Funding**: $910.1M raised across 8 rounds (latest Series F, amount undisclosed) - **Annual Revenue**: $243M (LinkedIn estimate, 2024/2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Workday Wellness (preferred mental health partner), One Medical; investors include prominent VC firms (names not explicitly listed in search results, but known from prior reports – e.g., IVP, Addition, Meritech, etc.) - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 16% YoY to 2,155 employees; serves 20M+ members globally with pathways for 200M+ people; acquired Bend Health (July 2025) to expand pediatric mental health; 97% member retention with first provider; published outcomes show 2x faster recovery and 26% reduction in healthcare claims costs. ## Competitive Advantages - **Largest dedicated global provider network**: 30,000+ evidence‑based clinicians under annual clinical oversight. - **AI‑powered matching**: Clinically rigorous AI enhances triage and coordination, leading to high member stickiness and faster recovery. - **Peer‑reviewed outcomes**: Extensive published research demonstrating measurable ROI for employers (≈4 hours regained productivity/week/employee, $4,800 annual savings). - **Comprehensive, integrated care**: Spans prevention, acute care, and specialty – without third‑party referrals – covering pediatrics, neurodiversity, and complex conditions in‑house. ## Strategic Focus - **AI‑led innovation**: Continues to invest in Lyra AI to scale personalized care and build workforce resilience. - **Pediatric & family expansion**: Acquisition of Bend Health and launch of Pediatric COE positions Lyra to address the youth mental health crisis. - **Global reach**: Expanding provider network and employer contracts across 37+ countries. - **Partner ecosystem**: Deepening integrations with platforms like Workday Wellness to embed mental health into broader benefits ecosystems. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Put clients first” and transparency are core values; emphasis on innovation and excellence with humility. - **Compensation**: Generous base salary, 401k with up to 3% matching, and equity options for all employees. - **Time off**: Guilty‑free paid time off including 4 weeks vacation plus paid holidays. - **Health & wellness**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free One Medical membership, and full access to Lyra’s mental health services for employees and dependents at no cost. - **Perks**: Tech stipend to set up your home office; remote/hybrid options available (many clinical roles are 1099 or remote). - **Career growth**: Rapidly growing company (16% YoY headcount increase) with 400+ open positions across clinical, engineering, product, and corporate functions. - **Work environment**: Distributed across 37 countries with hubs in the US, India, UK, South Africa, and Spain – offers flexibility. ## Sources 1. [lyrahealth.com](https://www.lyrahealth.com/) – Product and company overview 2. [lyrahealth.com/about](https://www.lyrahealth.com/about/) – Leadership, mission, and news 3. [careers.lyrahealth.com](https://careers.lyrahealth.com/) – Benefits and job listings 4. 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