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

About Lyra  

Lyra Clinical Associates P.C. partners with Lyra Health, the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. 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 P.C.

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 

• Unrestricted California license

• 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-