Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Washington DC

Contract NeuropsychologistLyra 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 neuropsychological assessments, diagnosis, with tailored care for ADHD, and support for autism and learning differences. We are looking for a contract Neuropsychologist who is passionate about whole-person, whole-family mental health care.This contract role is a great fit for providers who enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, including the patient's psychologist, therapist, and/or psychiatrist. Traits for success include: 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.What You'll Do:Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages, in collaboration with their families and/or other collateral sourcesInterpret a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, with occasional direct test administrationServe as a subject matter expert in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological assessmentsSupervise and oversee the work of the patient's assigned psychometrist to ensure accurate and reliable data collectionComplete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and prepare separate brief summary documents tailored for clients, families, and referring providersConduct clear, supportive feedback sessions to explain findings, diagnoses, and personalized recommendationsCollaborate with the patient's care team (psychiatrist, care manager, and/or mental health wellness coach) to inform and coordinate treatment planningComfortable completing in-person and virtual sessions with patients and their familiesRequirements:Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited programOne year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology preferredTwo year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology preferredAn equivalent combination of experience, supervision, or training will be considered on a case-by-case basisLicensed in California or New York preferredPSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferredExperience conducting testing virtually and in personFamiliarity with online web-based applicationsEffective therapeutic communication skillsAble to deliver care virtually or in person and within your own office spaceCandidates must successfully pass a drug screen and background check for this opportunityHere are some of the advantages of joining the Lyra + Bend network:Connect with highly compatible clients who are a good fit for your clinical expertiseSet your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirementFocus less on the administrative burden of billing with Lyra's paperless billing and quick payment turnaroundHave peace of mind with Lyra's 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis supportAccess 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 processWe 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 Workforce Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form. This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not "sell" or "share" personal information as defined by the CPRA. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice.