Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Iowa

Lyra Health; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paperless billing

Access to CE-credited courses

Clinical consultation

Care Navigation 24/7

CE‑credited courses

Provider events

Job summary

A leading mental health solutions provider is seeking independently licensed clinical therapists for its network in Iowa. The ideal candidates will provide culturally responsive and evidence-based therapy for a diverse client base, with a strong preference for in-person service delivery. The role offers flexibility, administrative support, and opportunities for professional development. Therapists must have a minimum of a master's degree in a clinical field and be able to manage a variety of mental health needs efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must be an independently licensed clinical therapist.
• Experience with diverse mental health needs is essential.
• Preference for in-person care delivery.
• Able to provide care to children, adults, couples, and/or families with a strong preference for in‑person delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy for children, adults, couples, and families.
• Utilize Lyra’s matching technology to connect with clients.
• Manage risk and respond to clinical crises as needed.

Skills

Culturally responsive therapy

Evidence-based treatments

Risk management

Client care

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in a clinical track

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 health‑care 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 US. With our advanced matching technology, supportive provider platform, and opportunities for training and clinical consultation, being part of our network offers an incredible chance to do what you love—client care—while we support the things you don’t love, like self‑promotion and scheduling.

This opportunity is a great fit

We seek independently licensed clinical therapists who provide culturally responsive, evidence‑based therapy for children, adults, couples, and/or families. Experience with caseloads that span mild to complex mental‑health needs is highly valued. The position is ideal for providers seeking well‑matched, motivated clients, administrative and marketing support, and easy invoicing with quick payments. In‑person care delivery is strongly preferred, preferably from your own private or group practice. Eligible locations include Des Moines, Davenport, Dubuque, and West Des Moines.

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)
• Experience and commitment to evidence‑based treatments (e.g., ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT) and clinical best practices
• Able to provide care to children, adults, couples, and/or families with a strong preference for in‑person delivery
• Must have office space available to see clients in the Iowa area
• Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises, as needed
• Full‑time resident of the United States

Advantages to joining the Lyra provider network

• Connect with highly compatible clients thanks to Lyra’s powerful matching algorithm
• Set your own schedule, with no minimum‑hours requirement
• Let Lyra clients easily book appointments via the Lyra Calendar, which syncs with your own calendar
• Save on administrative burden with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
• Access Lyra’s experienced clinical consultation team for rapid support and specialty group meetings
• 24/7 Care Navigation team offers crisis support
• Upskill with access to a large collection of free, CE‑credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC
• Stay informed through monthly newsletters and a robust Help Center for providers
• Attend exclusive provider events with Lyra’s clinical leaders

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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