Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - California

Lyra Health • California, CA

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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 is suited to a provider who values whole-person and whole-family mental health care and enjoys collaborating with a client’s psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, and other care team members. Successful providers are results-driven, detail-oriented, process-oriented, comfortable with data, independently motivated, flexible, and adaptable. The provider will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates and must be able to deliver care virtually or in person from their own office space.

The Neuropsychologist evaluates clients of all ages, interprets assessment results, oversees psychometrist work, prepares detailed reports and client-friendly summaries, provides feedback to clients and families, and collaborates with care teams on treatment planning. The provider may conduct virtual and/or in-person sessions and may occasionally administer tests directly.

The position is offered on a contract basis. Advantages of joining the Lyra + Bend network include access to compatible clients, control over scheduling without a minimum-hours requirement, paperless billing and quick payment turnaround, 24/7 Care Navigation support for client crises, live and recorded continuing education courses, and 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.
• Able to deliver care virtually or in person within the provider’s own office space.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• One-year predoctoral internship specializing in neuropsychology preferred.
• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship specializing in neuropsychology preferred.
• PSYPACT authorized or eligible preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of experience, supervision, or training will 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, in collaboration with their 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 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.
• Conduct virtual and/or in-person sessions with patients and their families.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree