Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Iowa

Lyra Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Support from qualified psychometrists

Access to CE-credited courses

CE‑credited courses access

Care Navigation support

Job summary

A leading mental health solutions provider is seeking contract Testing Psychologists to perform psychological assessments for children and adults. The role involves working collaboratively with care teams, delivering compassionate feedback, and utilizing telehealth platforms effectively for assessments. Candidates should possess a doctorate in Psychology, be licensed, and have a minimum of three years' experience. The position offers flexibility with scheduling and minimal administrative burden through paperless billing.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in psychological assessments.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• Expertise in evaluating complex behavioral health needs.
• 3+ years of experience in psychological assessments
• Experience evaluating ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Administer and interpret psychological test batteries.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on evaluations.
• Collaborate with psychometrists and supervise test administration and scoring
• Deliver feedback in live testing sessions and via feedback videos
• Maintain precise testing data and comprehensive reporting
• Utilize telehealth platforms for remote assessments
• Conduct intake interviews, testing sessions, and feedback sessions in person when indicated

Skills

Psychological assessments

Telehealth proficiency

Effective therapeutic communication

Collaborative work

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Tools

Psychological assessment tools (e.g., BASC, Conners)

Conners

ADOS

WAIS

WISC

Job description

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About Lyra

Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has 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 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.

The Testing Psychologist will perform comprehensive psychological assessments to support diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and intervention strategies for children, adolescents, and adults. This role focuses on addressing behavioral health complexities, providing actionable insights through psychoeducational and psychological evaluations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize outcomes.

This role is a great fit for providers who are 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.

Key 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

Requirements

• 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
• Candidates must successfully pass a drug screen and background check for this opportunity

Benefits

• Connect with highly compatible clients who are a good fit for your clinical expertise
• Support from caring and highly qualified, vetted psychometrists
• 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
• Testing supplies are provided for you

We believe that our diverse perspectives are our biggest strengths, and that embracing them will create real change in healthcare. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where you can be you.

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 contract position, your data will be processed as per Lyra Clinical Associates, P.C.