Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - New York

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 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. By applying for this contract position, your data will be processed as per Lyra Clinical Associates, P.C. 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 . 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