Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Louisiana

Lyra Health • Louisiana, LA

21d

About The Position

Lyra Clinical Associates is seeking contract Testing Psychologists for its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity. The role provides 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 collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize outcomes and may deliver services virtually or in person, including from their own office space.

The position is suited to providers who are results-driven, detail-oriented, process-focused, comfortable with data, and independently motivated, flexible, and adaptable. Testing Psychologists work with patients and families, administer and interpret assessment batteries, oversee testing quality with psychometrists and assistants, and communicate findings through written recommendations, feedback videos, and live sessions. The role 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 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 provide care virtually or in person within the provider’s own office space.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 actionable recommendations tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, reviewing their work and overseeing test administration, scoring, and quality control.
• Communicate assessment 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 and adapt testing strategies for remote assessments.
• Conduct intake interviews, testing sessions, and live feedback sessions virtually or in person, as indicated.

Benefits

• Connect with compatible clients matched to 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 with APA, ASWB, and NBCC credit.
• Access to technology and support staff, including psychometrists and psychometrist assistants.
• Testing supplies provided.

What This Job Offers

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