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Psychiatrist - 1099 Contractor - East Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Overview

Location

East Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

June 19, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Provide evidence-based psychiatric care through live 60-minute video intake appointments and regular follow-up sessions as a contracted provider with Lyra Clinical Associates.
  • • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patient needs, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • • Manage medication regimens for patients with psychiatric disorders, including prescribing, adjusting, and monitoring pharmacological interventions.
  • • Deliver culturally-responsive mental health care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring treatment plans account for cultural, social, and experiential factors.
  • • Collaborate within Lyra’s integrated provider network to refer patients to evidence-based therapy and coaching services in coordination with medication management.
  • • Utilize Lyra Empower, the AI-powered platform, to streamline scheduling, documentation, and patient matching while minimizing administrative burdens.
  • • Engage in ongoing clinical consultation and training opportunities provided by Lyra to enhance clinical skills and stay current with best practices in mental health care.
  • • Maintain compliance with all clinical, legal, and ethical standards for psychiatric practice in the state of New Jersey and under Lyra’s provider protocols.
  • • Serve a broad patient population with varying mental health needs, abilities, and lived experiences, prioritizing accessibility and patient-centered outcomes.
  • • Operate as an independent contractor, managing your own caseload while benefiting from Lyra’s technology infrastructure, administrative support, and provider network.
  • • Deliver care that aligns with Lyra’s mission of improving access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency in mental health services.
  • • Participate in a network of providers committed to whole-person and whole-family mental health care, fostering integrated, holistic treatment approaches.
  • • Ensure timely documentation and adherence to Lyra’s clinical workflows and platform requirements for patient records and appointment tracking.
  • • Maintain licensure and credentials in good standing to practice psychiatry in New Jersey and comply with all contractual obligations as a 1099 contractor.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Valid, unrestricted medical license to practice psychiatry in the state of New Jersey
  • • Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry
  • • Experience providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management in clinical settings
  • • Ability to deliver care via secure video telehealth platforms
  • • Commitment to culturally-responsive, patient-centered mental health care
  • • Reliable internet connection and private space for conducting telehealth appointments

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Flexible scheduling as a 1099 contractor with control over caseload and appointment times
  • • Access to Lyra Empower’s AI-powered platform for streamlined clinical workflows and administrative support
  • • Opportunities for clinical consultation and professional development training
  • • Integration into a large, established provider network with high patient volume and referral support
  • • No need for self-promotion or practice marketing — Lyra handles patient acquisition and matching
  • • Competitive compensation for contracted psychiatric services

Skills & Technologies

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About Lyra Health, Inc.

Lyra Health is a digital mental-health benefits provider that partners with self-insured employers and health plans to deliver evidence-based therapy, coaching, and medication management through a curated network of licensed clinicians and virtual care platforms. The company uses data-driven matching, outcome measurement, and personalized treatment pathways for conditions including anxiety, depression, and substance-use disorders, aiming to improve access, clinical effectiveness, and cost outcomes for workforce populations. Services are delivered via app, web, and in-person options, supported by integrated claims administration, analytics dashboards, and ongoing provider quality oversight.

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