Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Florida

Lyrahealth; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

24/7 Care Navigation

Access to CE‑credited courses

Job summary

Lyrahealth is seeking dedicated contract Testing Psychologists in Orlando, Florida, who are passionate about whole-person mental health care. This role involves providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Candidates must possess a doctorate degree in Psychology and a valid license. Benefits include flexible scheduling, reduced administrative burden, and access to advanced technology and support staff. Join us in transforming mental health care!

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• 3+ years of experience in psychological assessments.
• Familiarity with evaluating complex behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological evaluations for patients of all ages.
• Administer and interpret psychological test batteries.
• Collaborate with care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Telehealth proficiency

Effective therapeutic communication

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Tools

Psychological assessment tools

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 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 psychological assessments, diagnosis, and tailored care for ADHD, and support for autism and learning differences. We are looking for contract Testing Psychologists who are passionate about whole‑person, whole‑family mental health care. This role focuses on behavioral health complexities, providing actionable insights through psychoeducational and psychological evaluations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize outcomes.

We believe that our diverse perspectives are our biggest strengths and that embracing them will create real change in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients of all ages and their families by providing psychological evaluations.
• Administer, interpret, and integrate a wide variety of psychological test batteries, focusing on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning.
• Provide clear, evidence‑based diagnostic impressions and actionable recommendations tailored to the individual’s needs.
• Collaborate and review work with psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, overseeing test administration, scoring, and ensuring quality control.
• Deliver compassionate feedback through live in‑person testing sessions and create feedback videos to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Maintain a detail‑oriented, process‑focused approach to ensure the accuracy of testing data and comprehensive reporting.
• Utilize telehealth platforms effectively for remote assessments, including adapting testing strategies for virtual delivery.
• Conduct intake interviews, testing sessions, and live feedback sessions in person, as indicated.
• Deliver care in person or virtually and within your own office space.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an American Psychological Association accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in psychological assessments with children, adolescents, or adults.
• Familiarity with evaluating complex behavioral health needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma).
• Expertise in psychological and psychoeducational assessment tools (e.g., BASC, Conners, ADOS, WAIS, WISC).
• Effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and remote testing tools.
• Experience conducting testing virtually.
• Ability to deliver care virtually or in person and within your own office space.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Testing supplies are provided for you.

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.