Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - South Dakota

Lyra Health; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

CE courses (APA approved)

No minimum hours

Billing support and care navigation

Job summary

Lyra Health seeks a Contract Testing Psychologist to perform comprehensive psychological assessments across children, adolescents, and adults. You will support diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and intervention strategies within a neurodiversity-focused Center of Excellence.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the use of telehealth for remote assessments, with options for in-person testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in psychological assessments across age groups.
• Experience evaluating complex behavioral health needs (ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma).
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and remote testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer, interpret, and integrate a wide variety of psychological test batteries (cognitive, emotional, behavioral, academic).
• Provide clear, evidence-based diagnostic impressions and tailored recommendations.
• Collaborate with psychometrists and assistants, overseeing test administration, scoring, and quality control.
• Deliver feedback through live in-person testing sessions and feedback videos.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Telehealth proficiency

Clinical communication

Education

Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Tools

BASC

WAIS/WISC

Conners

ADOS

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.

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.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with patients of all ages is preferred, as well as 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

Here are some of the advantages of joining the Lyra + Bend network:

• 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.

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