Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Pennsylvania

Lyra Health • Pennsylvania, PA

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About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist for its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The center provides neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and diagnoses, with tailored care for ADHD and support for autism and learning differences. The role focuses on whole-person, whole-family mental health care and collaboration with the patient’s psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, and other care-team members. Successful candidates are results driven, detail oriented, process oriented, comfortable with data, independent, flexible, and adaptable.

The Neuropsychologist conducts intake interviews and comprehensive evaluations for clients of all ages, interprets psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, oversees psychometrists, and prepares detailed reports and tailored summaries. The role also includes feedback sessions for clients and families, treatment-planning collaboration, and virtual and/or in-person sessions. Providers must be able to deliver care within their own office space.

This is a 1099 contract opportunity. Providers can set their own schedule without a minimum-hours requirement. Lyra offers client matching, paperless billing and quick payment turnaround, 24/7 Care Navigation for client crisis support, continuing education courses, technology, and support staff to assist with the evaluation process.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association- or Canadian Psychological Association-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• Experience conducting testing virtually and in person.
• Familiarity with online web-based applications.
• Effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Able to deliver care virtually or in person within the provider’s own office space.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• One-year predoctoral internship specializing in neuropsychology preferred.
• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship specializing in neuropsychology preferred.
• An equivalent combination of experience, supervision, or training may be considered case by case.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to gather complete history.
• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological and/or psychological evaluations for clients of all ages, in collaboration with families and/or other collateral sources.
• Interpret a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, with occasional direct test administration.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments.
• Supervise and oversee the work of the patient’s assigned psychometrist to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
• Complete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and brief summary documents tailored for clients, families, and referring providers.
• Conduct supportive feedback sessions to explain findings, diagnoses, and personalized recommendations.
• Collaborate with the patient’s care team, including a psychiatrist, care manager, therapist, and/or mental health wellness coach, to inform and coordinate treatment planning.
• Conduct virtual and/or in-person sessions with patients and their families.

Benefits

• Set your own schedule, with no minimum-hours requirement.
• Connect with highly compatible clients suited to your clinical expertise.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.
• Access to live and recorded continuing education courses credited by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Access to technology and support staff, including psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, to help ease the administrative burden of evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree