Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Chicago, IL

Lyra Health • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates, which partners with Lyra Health, 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 is suited to a provider who values whole-person, whole-family mental health care and collaborative work with a patient’s psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, and other care-team members. Successful providers are results-driven, detail-oriented, process-oriented, comfortable with data, independent, flexible, and adaptable.

The Neuropsychologist conducts evaluations for clients of all ages, collaborates with families and collateral sources, interprets assessment results, oversees psychometrist work, prepares reports, and explains findings and recommendations to clients and families. Sessions may be virtual or in person, and the provider must be able to deliver care from their own office space.

This is a 1099 contract position. Providers set their own schedule, with no minimum-hours requirement. The network offers compatible client referrals, paperless billing and quick payment turnaround, 24/7 Care Navigation support for client crises, continuing education courses, technology, and support staff to assist with evaluations.

Requirements

• Doctorate 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 from the provider’s own office space.
• Must successfully pass 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 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 to 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.
• Conduct virtual and/or in-person sessions with patients and their families.

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients suited to the provider’s clinical expertise.
• Set a schedule without a 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 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