Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Trenton, NJ

Lyra Health • Trenton, NJ

58d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers, supporting over 20 million people globally. Their transformative care model, confirmed by extensive peer-reviewed research, helps people recover twice as fast and reduces overall healthcare claims costs by 26% annually. Lyra is revolutionizing access to mental health care through Lyra Empower, an integrated, AI-powered platform that combines high-quality care with technology solutions. This opportunity is for an independently licensed clinical therapist interested in providing culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families. The role is ideal for clinicians experienced with a wide range of mental health needs, from mild to severe. It offers well-matched and motivated clients, administrative and marketing support, and easy invoicing with quick payments. The ability to work with clients in person through a private or group practice is strongly preferred.

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 (able to work independently, without supervision).
• No current, past, or pending disciplinary action on license.
• 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 in Trenton, NJ.
• Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises.
• Full-time resident of the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work with clients in person through your private or group practice is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing care for Lyra clients.
• Provide culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families.
• Manage risk and respond to clinical crises as needed.
• Book appointments using the Lyra Calendar feature.
• Submit claims through Lyra's paperless billing system.

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients thanks to Lyra’s powerful matching algorithm technology.
• Set your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirement.
• Lyra clients can easily book appointments with the Lyra Calendar feature, which seamlessly integrates with your calendar.
• Focus less on the administrative burden of billing with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Access Lyra’s experienced clinical consultations team for rapid support with Lyra clients and specialty group consultation meetings.
• Peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support.
• Upskill your knowledgebase with access to Lyra’s large collection of free and relevant CE credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Stay in the know with monthly newsletters and robust Help Center resources for Lyra providers.
• Access to exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level