Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - New York

Lyra Health • New York, NY

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About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist to provide specialized neuropsychological and/or psychological assessment and diagnosis through its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The center provides tailored care for ADHD and support for autism and learning differences. The role focuses on whole-person, whole-family care and involves working collaboratively with patients’ psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, and other care-team members. Successful candidates are results driven, detail oriented, process oriented, comfortable with data, independently motivated, flexible, and adaptable. The position supports virtual and in-person care, with sessions conducted from the provider’s own office space. Candidates must pass a background check.

Providers can connect with clients suited to their clinical expertise, set their own schedule without a minimum-hours requirement, and use Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround. Additional support includes 24/7 Care Navigation for client crises, live and recorded continuing-education courses, technology, and support staff such as psychometrists and psychometrist assistants. The role is contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

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.
• Ability to deliver care virtually or in person from the provider’s own office space.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• One-year predoctoral internship specializing in neuropsychology.
• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship specializing in neuropsychology.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible.
• Equivalent combinations of experience, supervision, or training will be considered case by case.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to gather a complete history.
• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological and/or psychological evaluations for clients of all ages, in collaboration with families and 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 assigned psychometrist’s work 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 psychiatrists, care managers, therapists, and/or mental health wellness coaches, to inform and coordinate treatment planning.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree