Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Nebraska

Lyra Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Focus on clinical work with reduced administrative tasks

Access to 24/7 crisis support

Access to continuing education courses

Job summary

A leading mental health solutions provider is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist who is dedicated to whole-person mental health care. In this role, you will provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, interpret test results, and collaborate with care teams. Ideal candidates should have a doctorate in Psychology, effective communication skills, and the ability to conduct assessments both virtually and in person. The position offers a flexible schedule and minimal administrative burden.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a doctorate from an accredited program in psychology.
• Experience in conducting neuropsychological testing and assessments.
• Licensed in California or New York is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages.
• Interpret psychological and neuropsychological test batteries.
• Complete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports.

Skills

Effective therapeutic communication skills

Familiarity with online web-based applications

Ability to conduct testing virtually and in person

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology

One year predoctoral internship specializing in neuropsychology

Two year postdoctoral fellowship specializing in neuropsychology

Job description

About Lyra

Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Lyra’s care model helps people recover faster and reduces overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining high-quality care and technology solutions.

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 are encouraged 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

Advantages of joining 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 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.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as per the Lyra Health Workforce Privacy Notice. Through this application, to the extent permitted by law, we will collect personal information from you including, but not limited to, your name, email address, gender identity, employment information, and phone number for the purposes of recruiting and assessing suitability, aptitude, skills, qualifications, and interests for employment with Lyra. We may also collect information about your race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, which is considered sensitive personal information under the CPRA and special category data under UK and EU GDPR. Providing this information is optional and completely voluntary, and if you provide it you consent to Lyra processing it for the purposes described at the point of collection. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form. This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. Outside of the United States, you may have rights to access, request deletion, or restrict processing of your information. To exercise your data privacy rights outside the United States, please contact [e-mail]. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice.

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