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 for its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The role provides neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and diagnoses, including tailored care for ADHD and support for autism and learning differences. The position is suited to a provider who values 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, independently minded, flexible, and adaptable.

The Neuropsychologist conducts intake interviews, completes evaluations for clients of all ages, interprets assessment results, and produces detailed reports and client-facing summaries. The role also includes overseeing psychometrist work, discussing findings and recommendations with clients and families, and coordinating treatment planning with the care team. Sessions may be virtual or in person.

The position is contracted through Lyra Clinical Associates as a 1099 contractor. Providers set their own schedule without a minimum-hours requirement and must be able to deliver care virtually or in person from their 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 from your own office space.
• 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 eligible.
• Equivalent combinations of experience, supervision, or training may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to gather complete histories.
• 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.
• Conduct virtual and/or in-person sessions with patients and their families.

Benefits

• 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 evaluations.
• Connect with compatible clients aligned with your clinical expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree