Associate Social Work Fellow

About Lyra

Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs.

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.

Now hiring for September 2026:
Full-time employment with benefits, as an Associate Clinical Social Worker

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.

• Full-time resident of the United States
• Master’s degree or on-track to complete a Master’s degree by June 2026 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 2026 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)

• Answers to the following questions: (Please limit each response to 250 words)
• 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?

Salary $70,400 - $70,400 a year

Applications Close May 8th, 2026. Please apply early, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may close before the close date.

The anticipated starting base salary for an Associate Social Work…