Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - New Jersey

Lyra Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule without a minimum hours requirement

Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround

Access to CE credited courses

Care Navigation support

Job summary

A leading mental health solutions provider in New Jersey is seeking a contract Neuropsychologist to deliver comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and collaborate with patient care teams. The ideal candidate should have a doctorate in psychology and effective communication skills. This role offers flexibility in scheduling and focuses on whole-person mental health care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology specializing in neuropsychology is required.
• Licensing in California or New York is preferred.
• Candidates must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
• Experience conducting testing virtually and in person.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in neuropsychological assessments.
• Collaborate with the patient’s care team to inform treatment planning.
• Supervise the psychometrist to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
• Prepare detailed evaluation reports and client/family-oriented summaries.
• Conduct clear feedback sessions to explain findings, diagnoses, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the patient’s care team to inform treatment planning.
• Deliver care in-person or virtually.

Skills

Effective therapeutic communication skills

Experience conducting testing virtually and in person

Familiarity with online web-based applications

Collaboration with care team

Data-driven approach

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program

Completion of predoctoral internship

Completion of postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology

Licensed in CA or NY preferred

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 achieved unmatched outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive research confirms that Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. 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.

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, and tailored care for ADHD, 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 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.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Mental Health Care

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

AI in Hiring

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.