Pediatric Neuropsychologist - Contract/1099

Job Description

Job Description

About Blackbird Health

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland—and we're growing into new markets in 2027.

At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you'll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that's shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you're passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.

Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!

Position Summary

As a Pediatric Neuropsychologist , you will deliver remote virtual neuropsychological evaluations for children and young adults facing neurodevelopmental, social, and school-related challenges. Utilizing modern, technology-enabled telehealth platforms, you will focus directly on patient care, conducting virtual diagnostic assessments, interpreting standardized digital batteries, and delivering actionable feedback for families. Working alongside tele-psychometrists and a multidisciplinary care team, your evaluations will directly inform personalized treatment plans that treat the root causes of complex behavioral and cognitive profiles.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Conduct Virtual Diagnostic Evaluations: Lead 100% remote neuropsychological assessments for pediatric populations with autism spectrum profiles, ADHD, and learning differences.
• Deliver Actionable Feedback: Conduct virtual intake interviews and interactive feedback sessions with caregivers, translating clinical data into clear, practical recommendations for families and schools.
• Collaborate Across Specialties: Partner closely with tele-psychometrists for battery scoring and provide expert diagnostic consultation to internal therapists, prescribers, and care coordinators.
• Maintain High-Quality Documentation: Complete thorough, timely diagnostic reports and EMR documentation adhering to clinical quality and payer standards.

What Makes You, You

• Pediatric Diagnostic Expertise: Deep clinical experience evaluating complex neurodevelopmental and social-emotional presentations in children.
• Telehealth & Digital Platform Savvy: Skilled in building quick rapport with children over video and navigating digital assessment tools (e.g., Q-interactive) and EMRs.
• Collaborative Communicator: Passionate about working within an integrated, whole-child model alongside multidisciplinary clinicians.
• Detail-Oriented & Efficient: Strong report-writing skills with a focus on timely, high-quality clinical documentation.

The Basics You'll Need

• Education: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program.
• Fellowship: Completion of a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Psychologist license in PA, VA, NJ, MD, or commitment to obtain multi-state licensure. ABCN board certification or board eligibility is highly preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years post-licensure experience conducting pediatric neuropsychological evaluations (telehealth testing experience preferred).
• Workspace: Private, quiet, HIPAA-compliant home office with a high-speed, dedicated internet connection.

Compensation

• Hourly Contract Rate: $110-$135 (Contract/1099)

Fostering an Inclusive Environment

Blackbird is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging. We celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Salary Range

$110—$135 USD

Join us!

To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child's brain, body, and behavior work together.

"It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone."

Fostering an inclusive environment:

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com so we can support you.

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