Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Bentonville, AR

Lyra Health • Bentonville, AR

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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, with tailored care for ADHD and support for autism and learning differences. The position is suited to a provider who values 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, and able to work independently while remaining flexible and adaptable.

The Neuropsychologist conducts evaluations for clients of all ages, interprets assessment results, oversees psychometric data collection, and prepares detailed reports and concise summaries for clients, families, and referring providers. The role also includes supportive feedback sessions and collaboration on treatment planning. Sessions may be virtual and/or in person. Providers 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 within the provider’s own office space.
• Successfully pass a background check.
• An equivalent combination of experience, supervision, or training may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• One-year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology.
• Two-year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology.
• PSYPACT authorized or eligible.

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 the psychiatrist, care manager, therapist, and/or mental health wellness coach, 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, to help ease the administrative burden of evaluations.
• Connect with highly compatible clients who fit the provider’s clinical expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree