Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from LifeStance Health

  • Job overview

    The Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist role at LifeStance Health involves providing outpatient mental health care to children and adolescents, contributing to the company's mission of improving access to personalized mental healthcare.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The psychiatrist will manage medication and provide therapy as desired, create their own caseload, and work flexible hours in a hybrid setting to support patient care and work-life balance.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a competitive salary range of $375,000 to $440,000 based on productivity, sign-on and yearly incentive bonuses, comprehensive benefits including 401K with 4% match, CME allowance, paid paternity leave, and malpractice insurance.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must be licensed in California, be board eligible or certified, and have experience with child and adolescent populations, including medication management and therapy.

  • Work environment and culture

    LifeStance Health values diversity, inclusion, empathy, courage, and teamwork, fostering an authentic and supportive work environment.

  • Company information

    LifeStance Health is a national mental healthcare provider offering evidence-based outpatient treatment for various age groups through in-person clinics and telemedicine, employing a range of mental health professionals.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in Los Angeles, CA with multiple office locations and offers a hybrid work model with flexible scheduling.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to contact Nick at nick.weeks@lifestance.com and apply through the official LifeStance Health websites to ensure data security.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers flexibility in psychotherapy involvement, caseload management, and a hybrid work environment with thoughtfully designed offices.

Company overview

LifeStance Health is a leading provider of outpatient mental health care services in the United States, offering a range of treatments including therapy, psychiatry, and psychological assessments. The company generates revenue through patient consultations, insurance reimbursements, and partnerships with healthcare providers. Founded in 2017, LifeStance has rapidly expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, emphasizing accessible, high-quality mental health care. Their mission focuses on improving the lives of individuals by providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health services.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your California medical license and board eligibility or certification in psychiatry, emphasizing experience with child and adolescent populations as well as medication management and psychotherapy flexibility.

  • Focus on showcasing your ability to manage caseloads independently and your experience in both in-person and telemedicine outpatient settings, which align with LifeStance Health's hybrid work model and patient care approach.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including LifeStance Health's official careers page at www.careers.lifestance.com and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you reach all available openings.

  • Connect with current LifeStance Health clinicians or recruiters on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on their commitment to flexible schedules or asking how the team supports work-life balance in a fast-growing behavioral health practice.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'child and adolescent psychiatry,' 'medication management,' 'psychotherapy,' 'telemedicine,' and 'California licensed psychiatrist' to pass automated screenings.

  • Utilize Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate applying across multiple job boards and the corporate site while identifying relevant LifeStance Health contacts on LinkedIn, freeing you to focus on preparing for interviews and networking.