Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Virginia

About the Opportunity

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 and health‑plan relationships. The network includes in‑person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the United States. Providers benefit from advanced matching technology, a supportive platform, training, and clinical consultation. This contract role is ideal for independently licensed clinical therapists who want to deliver culturally responsive, evidence‑based therapy to children, adults, couples, and families, preferably in‑person, with administrative and marketing support, easy invoicing, and quick payments. Clinicians should be able to see clients in Virginia locations such as Onley, Marion, Lebanon, Midlothian, Radford, and Dumfries.

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 allowing independent practice without supervision and without current, past, or pending disciplinary action.
• Experience and commitment to evidence‑based treatments (e.g., ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT) and clinical best practices such as measurement‑based care and skills practice.
• Ability to provide care to children, adults, couples, and/or families, with a strong preference for in‑person delivery.
• Office space in the Virginia area to see clients.
• Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises as needed.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Connection with highly compatible clients via Lyra’s matching algorithm.
• Ability to set your own schedule with no minimum hour requirement.
• Integrated Lyra Calendar feature that lets clients book appointments directly into your calendar.
• Paperless billing and rapid payment turnaround.
• Access to Lyra’s clinical consultation team and specialty group consultation meetings.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support.
• Free, CE‑credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Monthly newsletters, Help Center resources, and exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders.