Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Illinois

Lyra Health; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paperless billing

Access to clinical consultations

Continuous education courses

Crisis support team access

24/7 Care Navigation

CE courses approved by APA/ASWB/NBCC

Provider events

Job summary

A leading mental health solutions provider is seeking independently licensed clinical therapists across various locations in Illinois, including Jacksonville. This role involves delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy to clients, with strong support for administrative tasks and patient scheduling. Candidates should have relevant clinical degrees, licenses for independent practice, and a commitment to utilizing best practices in the mental health field. The position allows for flexible schedules and focuses on client care without the burden of administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree related to clinical psychology.
• Unrestricted license allowing independent practice.
• Experience and commitment to evidence-based treatments.
• Ability to work with a diverse clientele.
• Office space for in-person meetings in Illinois.
• Experience in managing clinical crises.
• Full-time resident of the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for children, adults, couples, and families.
• Deliver culturally responsive and evidence-based therapy.
• Utilize advanced matching technology for client assignments.
• Participate in clinical consultations and training.

Skills

Evidence-based treatments

Culturally responsive therapy

Clinical crisis management

Education

Master's or doctoral degree from a clinical track

Unrestricted license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/PsyD/PhD)

Job description

About Lyra

Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.

About the Opportunity

Lyra’s provider network is composed of in-person and virtual therapists, physicians, and coaches across the U.S. With our advanced matching technology, supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, being part of our network is an incredible chance to do what you love (like client care) with support for the things you don’t love (like self promotion and scheduling).

This Opportunity is a Great Fit

This opportunity is a great fit if you’re an independently licensed clinical therapist interested in providing culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families. We encourage clinicians to apply who have experience with caseloads that include a comprehensive spectrum of mental health needs, from milder presentations to more complex and severe support. This opportunity is a great fit for providers seeking well-matched and motivated clients, administrative and marketing support, and easy 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 providers in these locations: Daniville, Dunlap, Jacksonville, Macomb, Mount Vernon, Olney, Springfield and Stering.

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 (i.e., able to work independently, without supervision from a licensed supervisor) 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 the ability to see clients in the Illinois area
• Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises, as needed
• Full-time resident of the United States

Advantages

• Connect with highly compatible clients thanks to Lyra’s powerful matching algorithm technology
• Set your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirement
• Let Lyra clients 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 to get rapid support with your Lyra clients as well as access a range of specialty group consultation meetings
• Have peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support
• Upskill your knowledge base 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 just for Lyra providers
• Access to exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

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