Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Texas

Lyra Health; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set your own schedule

Access to CE-credited courses

24/7 Care Navigation support

Vetted psychometrists

Job summary

A mental health solutions provider is seeking contract Testing Psychologists to perform comprehensive psychological assessments for patients of all ages. This role emphasizes effective evaluation and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, focusing on various behavioral health needs. With no minimum hours and flexible scheduling, this position allows psychologists to work both in-person and remotely. Candidates must have a doctorate in psychology and proficiency in assessment tools. Join a leading team transforming mental health care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state.
• 3+ years of experience in psychological assessments.
• 3+ years of psychological assessment experience.
• Experience evaluating ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety or trauma.
• Proficient with telehealth platforms and remote testing tools.
• Ability to conduct intake interviews and provide feedback virtually or in person.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychological assessments.
• Administer and interpret psychological test batteries.
• Collaborate with psychometrists and oversee test administration.
• Deliver clear feedback through in-person testing or remote sessions.
• Maintain accurate reporting and data-driven insights for care planning.
• Coordinate testing activities with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Conduct testing via telehealth platforms and adapt for virtual delivery.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Effective therapeutic communication

Proficiency in telehealth platforms

Team collaboration

Data-driven insights

Education

Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Tools

Psychological assessment tools (BASC, Conners, ADOS, WAIS, WISC)

Conners

ADOS

WAIS/WISC

Job description

5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

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 are encouraged 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 administrative burden of billing with Lyra’s paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
• 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 ease administrative burden of the evaluation process
• Testing supplies are provided for you

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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