[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Lyra Health logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/01/1594f6d9649b131ca2414928bd60caac.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/lyra-health.md)[Lyra Health](https://jobicy.com/company/lyra-health.md) # Complex Care Specialist Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/lyra-health.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md)SalaryUSD 39–39 / hourDepartment[Healthcare & Medical](https://jobicy.com/categories/healthcare.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceOpen levelPublished28 Oct 2026Apply before27 Nov 2026Listing views36Application actions1Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. Lyra Health is hiring a licensed clinical professional to provide remote, longitudinal case management for clients with complex behavioral-health needs. The specialist assesses risk, supports clients during crises, develops care plans, and connects members with appropriate higher levels of care and treatment facilities. The work relies on phone, email, occasional text communication, collaboration with providers and health plans, and independent management of a high-risk caseload. Candidates must hold an independent U.S. clinical license such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LPCC and be U.S. residents. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time, with participation in an on-call rotation. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a high-complexity clinical role involving crisis support, safety planning, suicidality and other high-risk situations, care navigation, and coordination across multiple stakeholders. Independent licensure and sound clinical judgment are essential because the specialist manages a caseload remotely with substantial autonomy. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per hour)Market rate$38.65US market range (per hour)$35–$480$52.80 AI insightLyra explicitly lists an anticipated base rate of $38.65 per hour. Estimated U.S. market pay for independently licensed complex-care and behavioral-health case management professionals is approximately $35–$48 per hour, depending on licensure, experience, state, and crisis-care responsibilities. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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I use de-escalation and collaborative safety planning, involve emergency or crisis resources when clinically indicated, and document the assessment and follow-up plan clearly. Describe how you keep clients engaged when they are hesitant to enter a higher level of care. I use motivational interviewing to understand the client's goals, ambivalence, practical barriers, and readiness for change. I connect treatment recommendations to what matters to the client, offer realistic options, and maintain consistent follow-up so that engagement can progress at a manageable pace. How would you coordinate care among a client, a treatment facility, and the client’s health plan? I would confirm the client’s clinical needs and preferences, identify suitable in-network or authorized options, and communicate the relevant clinical and logistical information with appropriate consent. I would track referrals, authorization requirements, admission status, and discharge planning while keeping the client informed throughout the process. What methods do you use to manage a complex remote caseload independently? I prioritize cases based on acuity, safety risk, treatment deadlines, and follow-up needs, then use structured documentation and task tracking to ensure continuity. I also escalate concerns appropriately, participate actively in multidisciplinary consultation, and maintain boundaries that support timely, reliable client communication. How have standardized measures such as PHQ-9 or GAD-7 informed your clinical work? I use validated measures alongside clinical interviewing rather than as stand-alone decisions. Trends in scores can help identify worsening symptoms, guide care-plan discussions, support level-of-care recommendations, and provide a concrete basis for monitoring response to treatment over time. Opportunity details ## About this role. About Lyra Health Lyra Health is 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. 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. ### About the Role As a Clinical Specialist for our Complex Care program, you’ll be doing the important, meaningful work of assessing client clinical needs for higher levels of care, providing in-the-moment phone support to clients with complex behavioral health issues, ensuring client safety, and navigating clients into high quality, evidence-based facilities and programs. This position does not involve providing in-person services or therapy, but instead focuses on supporting clients in connecting to care, exclusively by phone and email, providing longitudinal case management support. This role may be a good fit if you are dedicated to helping clients with the most complex and high-risk needs get the support they need to successfully access care and remain engaged in life-changing treatment. If you are curious, open to feedback, and adapt quickly to new protocols, we encourage you to apply! You must be able to work the following shift: Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm PT ### Responsibilities: * Independently manage a caseload of complex, multi-need clients, providing collaborative, long term case management * Successfully facilitate ongoing engagement, supporting clients as they move through various levels of care, employing Motivational Interviewing and other strategies to support client readiness for treatment * Skillfully manage client crises, providing brief risk and needs assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation with the goal of connecting the client to treatment * Respond to in-the-moment callers seeking crisis support, offering brief, evidence-based coping skills * Effectively and professionally communicate with clients and providers throughout the process of accessing care, via email, phone, and occasionally text * Creatively troubleshoot roadblocks to offering personalized, high quality clinical care options for our clients * Use Lyra’s proprietary matching software, as well as other methods including facility database, health plan directory, and internet searches to identify treatment options, and connect clients to the best treatment, based on each individual client’s specific needs and preferences * Administer and monitor clients’ self-reported symptoms on PHQ-9, GAD-7, or other measures * Develop personalized care plans with treatment options for clients * Participate in and present cases for discussion at Multidisciplinary Team Meeting * Proactively outreach members who may benefit from additional support and utilize Motivational Interviewing strategies to engage them in the program * Coordinate care and communicate with Preferred Facility Network providers prior to, during, and at the end of treatment including recommendations for level of care, length of stay, treatment modality, and discharge planning * Coordinate care and communicate with clients’ health plans and/or navigators to ensure seamless access to care (e.g. meet weekly with Navigator to discuss mutual clients and ensure accountability for engagement) * Collaborate with billing team and Preferred Facility Network to ensure clients have authorized referral to access treatment paid via Lyra; treatment meets clinical and quality expectations; and any concerns are addressed * Participate in on-call rotation for direct phone line to handle warm referrals from Care Navigator Team, Clinical Care Navigator, or Health Plans * Complete screenings for Lyra’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program * Provide feedback to leadership for continuous program improvement, including suggestions to improve client experience, operational efficiencies, or outcomes * ### Qualifications: Master’s degree in clinical social work or equivalent; LCSW or equivalent independent clinical licensure is required (e.g., LMFT, LPC, LPCC, etc.). We’re unable to provide supervised hours toward licensure. Candidates without a state license to deliver mental health services, independently, will not be considered. * Significant experience managing high-risk clinical situations (e.g., suicidality, mandated reporting), navigating health plans, and encouraging client engagement with escalating mental health needs * Proficient in case management and with delivering specialized care for clients with diverse care needs * Knowledge of higher levels of care and of community mental health health resources * Self-directed clinical professional who can work independently in a remote environment and work effectively and collaboratively within a small team of dedicated clinicians * Familiarity with Health Plan procedures, medical necessity criteria, and a passion for helping clients understand their benefits and options for care. * Candidates must be a full time resident of the United States; work cannot be completed from outside the United States. * Bilingual, Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred (but not required) ### Compensation As a full-time Complex Care Specialist, you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated base rate for this full-time position is $38.65 per hour. The base rate is determined by role and level, and the base rate will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. The base rate is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include: Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances) Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays Paid parental leave 401K retirement benefits Monthly tech allowance We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more! We can’t wait to meet you. ### Additional Information “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, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as per the Lyra Health [Workforce Privacy Notice](https://www.lyrahealth.com/workforce-privacy-notice/). Through this application, to the extent permitted by law, we will collect personal information from you including, but not limited to, 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. 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