Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Washington DC

Lyra Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Paperless billing

24/7 Care Navigation team support

Access to CE credited courses

Technology and support staff provided

Job summary

A leading mental health solutions provider located in Washington is looking for a contract Neuropsychologist. This role involves conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages, working in collaboration with families and care teams. The ideal candidate should possess a doctorate in Psychology, effective communication skills, and experience in both in-person and virtual testing. Flexible scheduling and minimal administrative burdens are key advantages of joining the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver care virtually or in person and within your own office space.
• Candidates must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective therapeutic communication skills

Experience conducting testing virtually and in person

Familiarity with online web-based applications

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA accredited program

One year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred

Two year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology 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 delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms 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, 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

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

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.

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