Associate Social Work Fellow – Full-Time

About Lyra

Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stanley, Uber, Amgen, and other Fortune 500 companies, to improve access to effective, high-quality mental health care for their employees and their families. With our innovative digital care platform and global provider network, nearly 20 million people can receive the best care and feel better, faster. Founded by David Ebersman, former CFO of Facebook and Genentech, Lyra has raised more than $900 million in funding to support our mission of improving access to high quality mental healthcare.

Now hiring for September 2025: Full-time employment with benefits, as an Associate Clinical Social Worker

About the Role

We are pleased to announce we are recruiting Associate Social Workers for the Lyra Clinical Fellowship Program. 

The mission of Lyra’s Clinical Fellowship Program is to reduce disparities in mental health by addressing key systemic barriers to licensure for Associate Social Workers.

Lyra’s two-year fellowship program provides Associates with the highest quality training in evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy, rooted in a culturally responsive care foundation. During this program, Associates will utilize Lyra’s innovative video therapy program called Lyra Care Therapy: blending live video sessions with between-session digital psychoeducation and customizable skill-building tools, lessons, and content.

As a part of the Lyra Clinical Fellowship, Associates would receive access to no-cost clinical supervision, hours towards the required 3000 experience hours BBS requirement in a healthy training environment, plus competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits. 

This role is a great fit if you meet the following requirements and are seeking continuous growth and development in your professional career. If you thrive in a feedback-rich environment, are comfortable with evolving processes, and excited by joining a rapidly growing company, this role is for you!

• Full-time resident of the United States
• Master’s degree or on-track to complete a Master’s degree by June 2025 from an accredited CSWE Social Work program
• Registered in California as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) OR be eligible to apply to be an ASW in the state of California in time to begin employment. See link for more information
• Must reside in California by the beginning of the program in September 2025 and must reside in California for the duration of the fellowship
• Committed to delivering culturally responsive care
• Experience providing evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, DBT)

• Work full-time (typically 40 hours per week) with a gradually increasing caseload as your clinical skills develop
• Provide short-term, evidence-based treatment via Lyra’s online therapy platform
• Assign digital lessons, videos, and assessments to your clients between video-based sessions to enhance learning and monitor outcomes
• Engage in weekly didactics designed to prepare you for an exciting career as a Clinical Social Worker
• Attend weekly clinical supervision (individual, triadic, group)

• Competitive compensation for clinical and administrative work
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus Lyra coaching and clinical services
• Time off includes: vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays
• Free live and recorded webinars with CE approval from APA, ASWB, and NBCC
• Malpractice liability insurance policy covering care provided with Lyra
• Financial assistance to prepare for social work licensure exam
• Dedicated business support from Operations, HR, and IT professionals + a monthly technology stipend

• Curriculum vitae or resume (include academic and clinical/field experience)
• Cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation from professors, academic advisors, clinical supervisors, field instructors and/or other professional reference (Please limit the number of academic letters to 1) 

• Describe your experience/training in providing evidence based interventions with diverse populations
• What experience do you have in working with underrepresented groups and how has your experience shaped your clinical approach?
• What are your professional goals and how would the Lyra Clinical Fellowship help you in reaching those goals?

"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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