Contract Psychologist: Testing & Assessments

Lyrahealth; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No minimum hours

Care Navigation support

Job summary

Lyra Health is seeking contract Testing Psychologists to perform comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. This role focuses on diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and intervention strategies within the Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity, addressing ADHD, ASD, and learning differences.

Ideal candidates have a PhD/PsyD, state licensure, PSYPACT preferred, and 3+ years of experience with neurodiverse evaluations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in psychological assessments with children, adolescents, or adults.
• Familiarity with evaluating complex behavioral health needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma).
• Expertise in psychological and psychoeducational assessment tools (e.g., BASC, Conners, ADOS, WAIS, 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 your own office space.
• Candidates must successfully pass a drug screen and background check for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients of all ages and their families, providing psychological evaluations.
• Administer, interpret, and integrate a wide variety of psychological test batteries, focusing on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning.
• Provide clear, evidence-based diagnostic impressions and actionable recommendations tailored to the individual’s needs.
• Collaborate and review work with psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, overseeing test administration, scoring, and ensuring quality control.
• Deliver compassionate feedback through live in-person testing sessions and create feedback videos to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Maintain a detail-oriented, process-focused approach to ensure the accuracy of testing data and comprehensive reporting.
• Utilize telehealth platforms effectively for remote assessments, including adapting testing strategies for virtual delivery.
• Conduct intake interviews, testing sessions, and live feedback sessions in person, as indicated.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Telehealth delivery

Independent practice management

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from APA-accredited program

Tools

WAIS

WISC

ADOS

BASC

Conners

Job description

Lyra Health is seeking contract Testing Psychologists to perform comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. This role focuses on diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and intervention strategies within the Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity, addressing ADHD, ASD, and learning differences.

Ideal candidates have a PhD/PsyD, state licensure, PSYPACT preferred, and 3+ years of experience with neurodiverse evaluations.