Opportunities in Japan

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. 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. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

Role Overview

As an Affiliate, you will manage your own clinical caseload on a flexible, contractual basis. You will accept cases referred by Lyra’s global corporate clients, providing short-term, goal-oriented counseling to employees and their dependents. You will maintain full autonomy over your practice, choosing your own hours and case volumes while benefiting from Lyra’s clinical tools, administrative support, and professional training.

Clinical Care Delivery: Provide high-quality, short-term counseling (typically 1 to 8 sessions per case) to corporate employees and their families facing stress, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, or mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression. Evidence-Based Practice: Utilize evidence-based modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to an EAP context. Administrative Compliance: Use Lyra's secure digital platform to manage scheduling, case notes, and global data privacy compliance.

Education: Minimum of Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Clinical Social Work

Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification clinical experience.

Registration: Registered with the local governing body as a psychologist, counsellor or clinical social worker.

Modality: Proven experience in short-term therapy or employee assistance programs (EAP). Psychoanalytic backgrounds are welcome, but you must be able to practice brief, structured interventions.

Tech Setup: A secure, confidential space with high-speed internet for telehealth video sessions.

Have your own office space to see clients in-person in Aizuwakamatsu, Osaka or Miho

Connect with highly compatible clients

Set your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirement

Let Lyra clients easily book appointments with the Lyra Calendar feature, which seamlessly integrates with your calendar

Have peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support

Upskill your knowledge base with access to Lyra’s large collection of free and relevant CE credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC

Stay in the know with a robust Help Center resources just for Lyra providers