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 suits a provider passionate about whole-person, whole-family care and collaboration with a patient’s psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, and other care-team members. Successful candidates are results-driven, detail-oriented, process-oriented, comfortable with data, independently motivated, flexible, and adaptable.

The Neuropsychologist will conduct intake interviews, perform and interpret comprehensive evaluations for clients of all ages, oversee psychometrist work, and prepare reports and summary documents. They will explain findings and recommendations to clients and families and collaborate with the patient’s care team on treatment planning. Care may be delivered virtually and/or in person, including from the provider’s own office space.

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 and within your own office space.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• One-year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred.
• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred.
• 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 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 a psychiatrist, care manager, therapist, and/or mental health wellness coach, to inform and coordinate treatment planning.

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients who fit the provider’s clinical expertise.
• Set your own 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 the evaluation process.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree