Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Arizona

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered over 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and achieved unmatched outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members access care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra is transforming mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining high-quality care and technology solutions.

About the Role

Lyra’s provider network includes in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the U.S. With advanced matching technology, a supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, this role allows you to focus on client care while receiving support for administrative tasks like scheduling and self-promotion.

We are seeking independently licensed clinical therapists to provide culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families in the following Arizona locations: Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Yuma, Flagstaff, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Page, Saint Johns, Avondale, and Claypool. This opportunity is ideal for providers with experience managing a spectrum of mental health needs, from milder presentations to complex and severe cases. In-person care delivery through a private or group practice is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatments (e.g., ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT) and adhere to clinical best practices (e.g., measurement-based care, skills practice).
• Deliver care to children, adults, couples, and/or families, with a preference for in-person sessions.
• Manage risk and respond to clinical crises as needed.

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.
• Experience providing evidence-based therapies and clinical best practices.
• Ability to see clients in-person in Arizona (must have office space).
• Full-time resident of the United States.

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients using Lyra’s matching algorithm.
• Set your own schedule with no minimum hours requirement.
• Seamless appointment booking via Lyra Calendar, integrated with your calendar.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Access to Lyra’s clinical consultations team for rapid support and specialty group meetings.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support.
• Free CE-credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Monthly newsletters and a robust Help Center for providers.
• Exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders.