Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Kansas

Lyra Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

No minimum hours

24/7 Care Navigation support

CE courses (APA, NBCC, ASWB)

Technology and support staff

Job summary

Lyra Health is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist to join its Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity, providing comprehensive evaluations for clients of all ages and coordinating with families and care teams.

You will conduct in-person and virtual assessments, prepare detailed reports, and contribute to treatment planning, with flexible scheduling and access to Lyra’s support resources.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Internship and postdoc specialized in neuropsychology preferred.
• Licensed in CA or NY preferred; PSYPACT preferred.
• Experience conducting testing virtually and in person.
• Able to pass drug screen and background check.
• Familiar with online web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages.
• 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 psychometrist to ensure accurate data collection.
• Prepare detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and separate brief summaries 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 to inform and coordinate treatment planning.
• Comfortable completing in-person and virtual sessions with patients and their families.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Neuropsychological testing (virtual &

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (APA-accredited)

Predoctoral internship in neuropsychology

Postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology

Licensed in CA or NY

PSYPACT eligible/preferred

Job description

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

About Lyra

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

About The Role

Lyra is committed to addressing urgent and costly mental health needs with specialized support where it’s needed most. Our Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity offers neuropsychological assessments, diagnosis, with tailored care for ADHD, and support for autism and learning differences. We are looking for a contract Neuropsychologist who is passionate about whole-person, whole-family mental health care.

This contract role is a great fit

for providers who enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, including the patient’s psychologist, therapist, and/or psychiatrist. Traits for success include: Results driven, detailed, process oriented, and comfortable with data. Candidates with an independent work ethic who are flexible and adaptable, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited program
• One year predoctoral internship with specialization 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

Here are some of the advantages of joining the Lyra + Bend network:

• Connect with highly compatible clients who are a good fit for your clinical expertise
• Set your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirement
• Focus less on the administrative burden of billing with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
• Have peace of mind with Lyra’s 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support
• Access to a robust offering of live and recorded CE credited courses (approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC)
• Access to cutting edge technology and a team of support staff (e.g., psychometrists, psychometrist assistants) to help ease the administrative burden of the evaluation process

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.

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