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Baltimore, Maryland

Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Baltimore, MD

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Contract

Compensation

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Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. 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. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

Note for providers: If you have a client who has access to Lyra and is interested in having their sessions covered through their employer benefit with us, please review the opportunity below to determine if you meet the requirements. Once confirmed, we encourage you to submit your application via the apply link at the bottom of the page.

By joining Lyra's network, not only would you be able to provide ongoing care for your client, but also have the opportunity to connect with other Lyra members for care.

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 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 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.

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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

  • Experience managing risk and responding to clinical crises, as needed
  • Full-time resident of the United States
  • Here are some of the advantages to joining the Lyra provider network:
  • 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 knowledgebase 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

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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 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health therapy to children, adults, couples, and families. Manage a diverse caseload ranging from mild to complex mental health needs while utilizing Lyra's matching and billing platforms.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis ManagementRisk ManagementCulturally Responsive CareCase ManagementPatient Matching

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Baltimore, MD at Lyra Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,695 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Lyra Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 196 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 18% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lyra Health

Mental Health Care
Burlingame, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Set your own schedule
No minimum hours requirement
Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
Access to clinical consultations team
24/7 Care Navigation for crisis support
Free CE credited courses (APA, ASWB, NBCC approved)
Monthly newsletters and Help Center resources
Exclusive provider events