Licensed Mental Health Therapist – Pediatric Experience
Lyra Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $84,000 - $106,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Conduct thorough intake assessments for children, teens, and families; identify presenting issues, risk factors, and mental health conditions; and use DSM-5 criteria to develop diagnostic impressions.
- Deliver structured therapeutic interventions targeting emotional regulation, anxiety, and other challenges; modify treatment approaches based on assessment findings and ongoing evaluations to meet each member’s unique needs.
- Foster a supportive environment for families, educate them on treatment strategies, and involve them in care planning to support the child’s or adolescent’s progress effectively.
- Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary team meetings, contribute to shared treatment planning, and maintain consistent communication with the team regarding members’ progress.
- Conduct telehealth sessions with adherence to telehealth best practices, ensure member confidentiality and security, and address technical issues promptly to optimize member experience.
- Document all interactions thoroughly and promptly; update care plans as needed; participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to telehealth, privacy, and quality guidelines.
- Apply trauma-informed practices and developmental considerations across treatment, ensuring safety, respect, and a supportive therapeutic environment. EMDR training preferred for trauma-focused interventions.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from a clinical track (e.g., MSW, MFT, MC, MMHC)
- Unrestricted LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent license (i.e., able to work independently, without supervision from a licensed supervisor) without current, past, or pending disciplinary action
- Practice evidence-based techniques to motivate, guide, and help our members meet their goals successfully, including, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, PMT, & EMDR
- Tech-savvy and comfortable practicing telehealth via video
- Organized and excited by a dynamic team environment
- Warm and engaging clinical style
- Availability to work evening hours, potential opportunity to work Saturdays
- Experience with pediatric trauma work required
- Partner closely with other members of the clinical team, including psychiatrists, coaches, nurses, and behavioral case managers
- Pilot innovative therapy protocols and techniques
- Participate in training on our proprietary curriculum and collaborative care model
Benefits
- Competitive base pay for your session work and administrative work
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, and vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability insurance)
- Lyra’s benefits package includes gender-affirming surgery
- Access to Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services for you and your dependents
- Competitive time off with pay policies, including vacation time, sick days, and company holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
- 401k and retirement benefits
- Employee well-being program with additional perks like: fertility and family building, maternity program, employer discount marketplace, pet insurance, and financial planning tools
- Free live and recorded webinars with CE approval from APA, ASWB, and NBCC
- Malpractice liability insurance policy
- Licensure renewal reimbursement—up to 5 state licenses
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible
- A caseload of motivated clients from diverse industries and backgrounds matched with your expertise using specific search features in the care platform
- A new Chromebook, dedicated business support from Operations, HR, and IT professionals, and a monthly technology stipend
- We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
DSM-5EMDRCBTDBTACTMIPMTtelehealthevidence-based techniquespediatric trauma work
Soft skills
organizedwarm clinical styleengagingdynamic team environmentsupportive environmentcommunicationadaptabilitymotivationguidancecollaboration
Certifications
Master’s degree (MSW, MFT, MC, MMHC)LCSWLPCLMFTLMHC