Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Pennsylvania

Lyra Health • Pennsylvania, PA

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About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist to provide neuropsychological and/or psychological assessments and diagnoses through its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The role supports people with ADHD, autism, and learning differences and emphasizes whole-person, whole-family care. The Neuropsychologist works collaboratively with patients’ families and care teams, including psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists, care managers, and mental health wellness coaches. Successful candidates are results-driven, detail-oriented, process-oriented, comfortable with data, independently motivated, flexible, and adaptable. Care may be delivered virtually or in person, including from the provider’s own office space.

Lyra and Bend offer access to compatible clients, schedule autonomy 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—including psychometrists and psychometrist assistants—to help with the evaluation process. Candidates must pass a background check. Lyra is an equal opportunity employer and may use AI tools to support parts of hiring, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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 the provider’s 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 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 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 explaining findings, diagnoses, and personalized recommendations.
• Collaborate with the patient’s care team to inform and coordinate treatment planning.

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 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