Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Toms River, NJ

Lyra Health

2 days ago

Toms River, New Jersey — HybridContractMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lyra Health as a Mental Health Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Toms River, NJ in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

provide ongoing care for your client, but also have the opportunity to connect with other Lyra members for c.

provide care to children, adults, couples, and/or families in Toms River, NJ Experience managing risk and re.

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.

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lyra Health as a Mental Health Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Toms River, NJ.

Key Skills

Evidence-Based TreatmentsClinical Best PracticesRisk ManagementCrisis ResponseCulturally Responsive CareClient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Toms River, NJ at Lyra Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Lyra Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Evidence-Based Treatments, Clinical Best Practices, Risk Management, Crisis Response, Culturally Responsive Care, Client Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for a diverse range of clients, including children, adults, couples, and families. They will also benefit from administrative support and opportunities for clinical consultation.

Benefits package: Flexible schedule, Paperless billing, Free CE courses, 24/7 crisis support, Clinical consultations. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.