Associate Social Work Fellow – Full-Time
California
LCA – Lyra Clinical Fellowship Program /
Full-time /
Remote
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, 10 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 2024: Full-time employment with benefits, as an Associate Social Worker
About the Role
We are pleased to announce we are recruiting 10 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 from, or those that have experience working with, communities that are underrepresented in the field.
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!
Requirements:
- Master’s degree or on-track to complete a Master’s degree by June 2024 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 2024 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)
- Full-time resident of the United States
Daily / Weekly:
- 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 one-on-one and peer group supervision
We manage the business operations so you can focus on providing high-quality mental health care. Here are just some of our perks and benefits:
- 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
Application Materials to Be Submitted:
- 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?
Applications Close 4/14. Early Applications encouraged.
The anticipated starting base salary for an Associate Social Work Fellow - Full-Time (Remote) role at Lyra is $66,700 annually.
At Lyra, base salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation package, which may additionally include comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, and time off with pay.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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.
By applying for this position, your data will be processed as per Lyra Clinical Associates, P.C. Workforce Privacy Notice. Through this application, we will collect personal information from you including your name, email address, gender identity, employment information, and phone number for the purposes of recruiting and assessing suitability, aptitude, skills, qualifications, and interests for employment with Lyra. We may also collect information about your race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, which is considered sensitive personal information under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Providing this information is optional and completely voluntary. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form. This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice.
