Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Austin TX

Posted:
2/3/2026, 3:27:53 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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.

Description
This role focuses on providing specialized mental health support to individuals and teams whose work involves regular exposure to graphic and/or objectionable content. The aim is to mitigate the unique psychological impacts of such exposure and promote resilience within these demanding roles.

Role & Responsibilities:
Contracted at 4 hours per week with the flexibility to increase hours based on demand 
This is currently a virtual-only role however, the provider must be prepared for the possibility of a transition to required in-person work at a designated office location in the future, subject to business needs
Provide short-term, evidence-based treatment virtually and support specifically addressing the psychological impact of exposure to graphic and/or objectionable content, including but not limited to trauma-focused interventions
Conscientious adherence to confidentiality issues, and the ability to act in compliance with local laws, regulations, and appropriate industry guidelines
Comply with relevant employer policies (such as workplace safety, COVID protocols, etc.)
Coordinate and effectively communicate with Lyra team members and the employer's key contact to ensure integrated support
Participate in Customer-driven opportunities or Customer-sponsored initiatives, as appropriate, to raise awareness of available support
"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.

By applying for this contract position, your data will be processed as per Lyra Clinical Associates, P.C. Workforce Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form.  This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice.