Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - New Mexico

Lyra Health • New Mexico, NM

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About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist in New Mexico to provide specialized neuropsychological and/or psychological assessment and diagnosis through its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The role supports clients of all ages and their families, with tailored care for ADHD and support for autism and learning differences. The Neuropsychologist will work collaboratively with each patient’s care team, including psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, care managers, and mental health wellness coaches. The position suits providers who are results-driven, detail-oriented, process-oriented, comfortable with data, and able to work independently while remaining flexible and adaptable. Providers may deliver care virtually or in person from their own office space.

The role is contracted through Lyra Clinical Associates. Providers can set their own schedule without a minimum-hours requirement, connect with clients suited to their clinical expertise, and use Lyra’s administrative and clinical support resources. These include paperless billing with quick payment turnaround, 24/7 Care Navigation for client crisis support, continuing education courses, technology, support staff, and psychometrists or psychometrist assistants.

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 within the provider’s own office space.
• 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 PSYPACT eligible; preferred.
• 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, in collaboration with 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 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.

Benefits

• Set your own schedule without a minimum-hours requirement.
• Connect with highly compatible clients who fit your clinical expertise.
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround.
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.
• Access to live and recorded CE-credited 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree