Contract Neuropsychologist — Flexible Schedule, Virtual

Lyra Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Care Navigation team support

CE courses access

Job summary

Lyra Health is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist to provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages, in collaboration with families and care teams. The role supports both in-person and virtual sessions, with emphasis on data-driven and family-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate in Psychology (APA-accredited), has postdoctoral neuropsychology training, and is licensed or PSYPACT-eligible.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology from APA-accredited program.
• One year predoctoral internship in neuropsychology preferred.
• Two year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred.
• An equivalent combination of experience, supervision, or training will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Licensed in California or New York preferred.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred.
• Experience conducting testing virtually and in person.
• Familiarity with online web-based applications.
• Effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Able to deliver care virtually or in person and within your own office space.
• Candidates must successfully pass a drug screen and background check for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages, in collaboration with their 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 work of the patient’s assigned psychometrist to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
• Complete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and prepare separate 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 (psychiatrist, care manager, and/or mental health wellness coach) to inform and coordinate treatment planning.
• Comfortable completing in-person and virtual sessions with patients and their families.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Virtual care delivery

Collaboration with care team

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (APA-accredited)

Predoctoral internship in neuropsychology

Postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology

Job description

Lyra Health is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist to provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages, in collaboration with families and care teams. The role supports both in-person and virtual sessions, with emphasis on data-driven and family-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctorate in Psychology (APA-accredited), has postdoctoral neuropsychology training, and is licensed or PSYPACT-eligible.