Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Massachusetts

Lyra Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround

Access to 24/7 Care Navigation team for crisis support

Live and recorded CE-credited courses

Job summary

A mental health care provider is seeking a dedicated Neuropsychologist to perform evaluations and diagnostics in Massachusetts. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments and interpretation of test results, while collaborating with care teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctorate in Psychology and relevant internship or fellowship experience. The role offers flexibility in scheduling with minimal administrative burdens, focusing on patient care and effective communication. Applicants preferred to hold licensure in California or New York.

Qualifications

• Licensure in California or New York preferred.
• Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Licensure in CA or NY preferred; PSYPACT preferred.
• Experience conducting testing virtually and in person.
• Familiarity with online web‑based applications.
• Effective therapeutic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients.
• Interpret psychological and neuropsychological test batteries.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in assessments.
• Complete detailed evaluation reports tailored for clients.
• Conduct feedback sessions to explain findings and recommendations.
• Deliver services in person and via telepractice.

Skills

Therapeutic communication skills

Experience with psychological testing

Familiarity with online web-based applications

Virtual testing

Supervision

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology

One year predoctoral internship in neuropsychology

Two year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology

Licensure in CA or NY preferred

Tools

Neuropsychological test batteries software

Job description

Neuropsychologist – Contract (1099) – Massachusetts

Contract Neuropsychologist who is passionate about whole‑person, whole‑family mental health care. Our Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity offers neuropsychological assessments, diagnosis, with tailored care for ADHD, and support for autism and learning differences.

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.

Benefits & Advantages

• 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 to help ease the administrative burden of the evaluation process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.