Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - New Mexico

Lyra Health • New Mexico, NM

21d

About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking a contract Testing Psychologist for its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The role involves comprehensive intake interviews and psychological assessments to support diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and intervention strategies for children, adolescents, and adults. Assessments address behavioral health complexities and provide actionable insights through psychoeducational and psychological evaluations.

The psychologist will work with patients and families and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, psychometrists, and psychometrist assistants. Work may be delivered virtually or in person, including from the provider’s own office. The position is suited to providers who are results-driven, detail-oriented, process-focused, comfortable with data, and able to work independently with flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an American Psychological Association- or Canadian Psychological Association-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• At least 3 years of experience in psychological assessments with children, adolescents, or adults.
• Familiarity with evaluating complex behavioral health needs, such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma.
• Expertise with psychological and psychoeducational assessment tools, such as BASC, Conners, WAIS, and WISC.
• Effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and remote testing tools.
• Experience conducting testing virtually.
• Ability to deliver care virtually or in person and within the provider’s own office space.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• PSYPACT authorized or eligible.
• Experience working with patients of all ages and their families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and psychological evaluations with patients and families.
• Administer, interpret, and integrate psychological test batteries focused on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning.
• Provide evidence-based diagnostic impressions and actionable recommendations tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with and review work performed by psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, overseeing test administration, scoring, and quality control.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through feedback videos and live sessions.
• Maintain accurate testing data and comprehensive reports through a detail-oriented, process-focused approach.
• Use telehealth platforms for remote assessments and adapt testing strategies for virtual delivery.
• Conduct intake interviews, testing sessions, and live feedback sessions virtually or in person, as indicated.

Benefits

• Access to compatible clients suited to the provider’s clinical expertise.
• Support from qualified, vetted psychometrists.
• 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 credited by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
• Access to technology and support staff, including psychometrists and psychometrist assistants.
• Testing supplies are provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree