Job Description
About Lyra
Lyra Health is 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.
As a Lyra Affiliate Mental Health Provider, you will deliver short-term, high-impact psychotherapy and counseling to employees and their families. Operating as an independent contractor, you’ll leverage Lyra’s seamless Connected Calendar platform to allow members to book virtual or in-person sessions directly, giving you complete flexibility and control over your clinical schedule.
This opportunity allows you to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional client care—while supported by structured case management tools in Salesforce, standardized clinical outcome measures, and active collaboration with Lyra’s regional Clinical Case Management team.
This is a fully remote, contractor position.
What You’ll Do:
Drive Clinical Excellence & Short-Term Therapy
Conduct thorough initial assessments to understand member needs and build personalized, short-term treatment plans.
Deliver individual/couples/ parent/adolescent/child therapy tailored to your professional specializations and clinical strengths.
Utilize goal-focused, evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, and Trauma-Informed Care) to empower long-term member resilience.
Track clinical progress using validated outcome tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7) at key milestones to celebrate client progress and refine care strategies.
Complete clear Post-Assessment Feedback (PAF) forms to outline treatment goals, impact, and safety planning after initial visits.
What We’re Looking For:
Professional Licensure:
Fully licensed and registered Mental Health Professional: Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker MSW.
Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in short-term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and structured evidence-based practices.
Technical Infrastructure:
Dedicated professional Google Account (Gmail and Google Calendar) configured specifically for Lyra network operations.
High-speed internet access and a secure, confidential environment for telehealth appointments.
Preferred Specializations
Experience treating trauma/complex PTSD, military/veteran populations, grief, or substance use.
Specializations in neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism Spectrum), children/adolescents, parental guidance, or LGBTQ+ care.
Additional language capabilities (e.g., Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish).
Please note: To review your application, you must attach all required certificates, credentials, and
verification documents, including:
1. Copy of academic degree diploma (Bachelor’s / Master’s).
2. Coaching certification or professional credential from an accredited institution/association.
3. Signed practicum and supervision hours verification.
4. Active membership certificate and rank confirmation from CCIL or equivalent organization.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
age, national origin, or disability.
“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 Lyra Health Workforce 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 Information form. 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 [email protected]. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice.”
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