Neuropsychologist – Contract
Lyra Health
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Maryland • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
neuropsychological evaluationspsychological test batteriesneuropsychological assessmentsdata collectionevaluation reportsfeedback sessionstreatment planningvirtual testingin-person testingtherapeutic communication
Soft skills
collaborationsupervisionclear communicationsupportive feedbackorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvingattention to detailempathy
Certifications
Doctorate in PsychologyCalifornia licenseNew York licensePSYPACT authorizationPSYPACT eligibility