Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Louisiana

Lyra Health • Louisiana, LA

23d

About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking contract Testing Psychologists for its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The center offers neuropsychological and psychological assessments, diagnosis, and tailored care for ADHD, as well as support for autism and learning differences. The role performs comprehensive intake interviews and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults to support diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and intervention strategies. It focuses on behavioral health complexities and provides actionable insights through psychoeducational and psychological evaluations while collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize outcomes. Providers may conduct intake interviews, testing sessions, and feedback sessions virtually or in person, using their own office space when providing in-person care. Testing supplies and support from psychometrists and psychometrist assistants are provided. The position is contracted through Lyra Clinical Associates.

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 complex behavioral health needs, including ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma.
• Expertise in 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 provide care virtually or in person from the provider’s own office space.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide intake interviews and psychological evaluations for patients and, where appropriate, their families.
• Administer, interpret, and integrate psychological test batteries focused on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning.
• Provide evidence-based diagnostic impressions and individualized, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with and review work completed by psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, overseeing test administration and scoring and ensuring 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

• 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.
• Support from qualified, vetted psychometrists and psychometrist assistants.
• Access to technology and support staff to help ease the administrative burden of evaluations.
• Testing supplies provided.

What This Job Offers

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