Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - New Mexico

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.

This opportunity is ideal for independently licensed clinical therapists providing culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families. We welcome clinicians with experience managing a spectrum of mental health needs, from milder presentations to complex and severe cases. Providers should seek well-matched, motivated clients, administrative and marketing support, and streamlined invoicing with quick payments. The ability to work with clients in person through your private or group practice is strongly preferred.

We are looking for clinicians able to work with clients in these New Mexico locations: Hobbs, Los Lunas, and Carlsbad.

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) 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, with a strong preference for in-person care delivery
• Office space with the ability to see clients in the New Mexico area
• Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises, as needed
• Full-time resident of the United States

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients through Lyra’s powerful matching algorithm
• Set your own schedule without minimum hours requirements
• Seamless appointment booking with Lyra Calendar, which integrates with your calendar
• Reduced administrative burden with paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
• Access to Lyra’s experienced clinical consultations team for rapid support and specialty group consultation meetings
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support
• Free and relevant CE-credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC
• Monthly newsletters and robust Help Center resources for providers
• Exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders