Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - California at Lyra Health

San Francisco, California, United States

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Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree from a clinical track (e.g., MSW, MFT, MC, MMHC, PhD, PsyD)
Unrestricted LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent license (i.e., able to work independently, without supervision from a licensed supervisor) without current, past, or pending disciplinary action
Experience and commitment to providing evidence-based treatments (e.g., ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT) and clinical best practices (e.g., measurement based care, promoting skills practice)
Ability to provide care to children, adults, couples, and/or families
Must have office space with ability to see clients in California area
Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises, as needed
Full-time resident of the United States

Responsibilities

Provide culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families
Work with clients in person through private or group practice
Manage caseloads that include a comprehensive spectrum of mental health needs, from milder presentations to more complex and severe support
Use Lyra’s advanced matching technology, supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation
Provide care to clients in the following locations: Mission Viejo, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sanger, Santa Barbara, and Sunnyvale
Utilize Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
Access Lyra’s experienced clinical consultations team for support with Lyra clients
Participate in Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support
Stay up-to-date with Lyra’s large collection of free and relevant CE credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC
Participate in exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TherapyClient CareMental HealthCultural CompetencyEvidence-Based TherapyCaseload Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What licenses are required for this Mental Health Therapist position?

Candidates must hold an unrestricted LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, PhD, or equivalent license allowing independent work without supervision or disciplinary action.

Is this a remote position or does it require in-person work?

The role strongly prefers in-person care delivery, requiring office space to see clients in specific California locations including Mission Viejo, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sanger, Santa Barbara, and Sunnyvale.

What experience or skills are needed for this therapist role?

A Master’s or doctoral degree from a clinical track (e.g., MSW, MFT, MC, MMHC, PhD, PsyD) is required, along with experience providing evidence-based treatments like ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT, managing clinical crises, and treating children, adults, couples, and families.

What are the benefits of joining the Lyra Health provider network?

Advantages include connecting with compatible clients via matching technology, setting your own schedule without minimum hours, administrative and marketing support, easy invoicing with quick payments, training, and clinical consultation.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lyra Health therapist position?

Strong candidates are independently licensed therapists with experience in evidence-based therapies, culturally responsive care for diverse mental health needs across ages and family structures, and the ability to provide in-person sessions in specified California locations with their own office space.

Lyra Health

Digital mental health care services for employees

About Lyra Health

Lyra Health offers mental health care services through a digital platform, primarily targeting businesses that want to support their employees. The company connects employees with a network of over 20,000 vetted mental health providers, offering services like therapy, coaching, and self-guided programs, accessible in-person or online. What sets Lyra Health apart is its concierge model, which provides personalized care and 24/7 support from care navigators. The goal is to improve employee wellness while helping businesses reduce healthcare costs.

Burlingame, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$671.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - California at Lyra Health

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Lyra Health

About Lyra Health

Benefits

Lyra for Lyrians - Full access to Lyra’s mental health services for employees and their eligible dependents—at no charge

Health benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a free monthly membership to One Medical

Financial rewards - Generous compensation, 401k, and equity options

Paid time off - Guilt-free time to unwind and recharge, including four weeks of vacation and paid holidays

Tech stipend - Monthly stipend to spend on technology needs

Snacks & meals - Monthly Uber Eats and NatureBox credits to nourish body and mind

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Ginger and Headspace Health.

Potential regulatory scrutiny over data privacy concerns with digital platforms.

Economic downturns may lead to reduced corporate spending on employee benefits.

Differentiation

Lyra Health offers a concierge member experience with personalized mental health care.

The company has a global network of 20,000 providers in over 200 countries.

Lyra's evidence-based approach results in 7x better outcomes than traditional plans.

Upsides

Lyra Health's partnerships with AT&T and CHA validate its market position.

The company has sustained a 26% reduction in healthcare costs over four years.

Lyra's expansion into teen mental health care addresses a growing market need.

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