Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Louisiana

Lyra Health • Louisiana, LA

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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, tailored care for ADHD, and support for autism and learning differences. The role suits a provider who is passionate about whole-person, whole-family mental health care and enjoys collaborating with a patient’s psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, and other care-team members. Successful candidates are results driven, detail oriented, process oriented, comfortable with data, and able to work independently while remaining flexible and adaptable.

The Neuropsychologist evaluates clients of all ages, interprets psychological and neuropsychological test results, oversees psychometrists’ work, prepares reports and summaries, and explains findings and recommendations to clients and families. The position supports virtual and in-person care. Providers must be able to deliver care from their own office space.

This is a 1099 contract position. Providers set their own schedules, with no minimum-hours requirement. Lyra offers access to compatible clients, paperless billing and quick payment turnaround, 24/7 Care Navigation for client crisis support, continuing education courses, technology, and support staff to help 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.
• Ability to deliver care virtually or in person from your own office space.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to gather a complete history.
• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological and/or psychological evaluations for clients of all ages, collaborating with their 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 clear, 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.
• Conduct virtual and/or in-person sessions with patients and their families.

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients who fit your clinical expertise.
• Set your own schedule without a minimum-hours requirement.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• Access to Lyra’s 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 the evaluation process.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree