Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - South Dakota

About the role

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care serving more than 20 million people globally through employer partnerships and over 100 million via health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million mental health sessions, published over 35 peer‑reviewed studies, and achieved outstanding outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members can access care within one day, and nine out of ten improve with provider support. Lyra is transforming access to life‑changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI‑powered platform that combines highest‑quality care with technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates. Lyra’s provider network includes in‑person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the US. With advanced matching technology, a supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, joining the network lets you focus on client care while Lyra handles self‑promotion and scheduling. This opportunity suits independently licensed clinical therapists who want to provide culturally responsive, evidence‑based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families, and who have experience with a full spectrum of mental health needs—from mild to complex and severe. It is ideal for providers seeking well‑matched, motivated clients, administrative and marketing support, and easy invoicing with quick payments. In‑person work through your private or group practice is strongly preferred, and we are looking for clinicians able to serve clients in Watertown, Pierre, Aberdeen, and Brookings, South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive, evidence‑based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families.
• Ability to work with clients in person through your private or group practice (strongly preferred).
• Serve clients in Watertown, Pierre, Aberdeen, and Brookings, South Dakota.

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.
• Must have office space with ability to see clients in the South Dakota area.
• Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises, as needed.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Evidence‑based treatment modalities (ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT).
• Measurement‑based care and skills‑practice promotion.
• Culturally responsive therapy.
• Clinical risk management and crisis response.

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients via Lyra’s powerful matching algorithm technology.
• Set your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirement.
• Lyra Calendar feature lets clients easily book appointments, seamlessly integrating with your calendar.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround reduces administrative burden.
• Access to Lyra’s experienced clinical consultations team for rapid support and specialty group consultation meetings.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support.
• Upskill with access to Lyra’s large collection of free CE‑credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Monthly newsletters and robust Help Center resources for Lyra providers.
• Exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders.

Schedule

Set your own schedule; no minimum hours required.