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Kelso, Washington

Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Kelso, WA

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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.

About the Opportunity

*For this opportunity, we are looking for a provider that speaks Cantonese and providers in-person therapy in Atlanta, GA

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.

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 ability to see clients in the Kelso, Washington area
  • 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 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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Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based mental health therapy to children, adults, couples, and families in an in-person setting. Manage clinical caseloads, respond to crises, and maintain documentation within the Lyra provider network.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentEvidence-based treatmentCrisis interventionRisk managementCulturally responsive care

Counselor Career Context

Lyra Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 181 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $83k (middle half $71k–$101k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington185 active7,471 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment277 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Lyra Healthsilver tier, 78/100Top Employers work-life index181 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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<$80k
14
$80k-100k
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$100k-120k
10
$120k-140k
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$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
9%

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$123k-$141k
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 payments
Clinical consultation team access
24/7 Care Navigation for crisis support
Free CE credited courses (APA, ASWB, NBCC)
Monthly newsletters and provider resources
Exclusive provider events

Living in Kelso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$397k
Typical market rent
$1,469/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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