Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Texas
Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a leading provider of evidence‑based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and health plans. The company has delivered over 15 million mental‑health sessions, published more than 35 peer‑reviewed studies, and achieved unmatched outcomes in access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency.
About the Role
Lyra’s Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity offers psychological assessments, diagnosis, and tailored care for ADHD, autism, and learning differences. The contract Testing Psychologist will perform comprehensive psychological assessments to support diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and intervention strategies for children, adolescents, and adults. The role emphasizes whole‑person, whole‑family mental health care, data‑driven results, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychological evaluations for patients of all ages and their families.
- Administer, interpret, and integrate a wide variety of psychological test batteries focusing on cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and academic functioning.
- Deliver clear, evidence‑based diagnostic impressions and actionable recommendations tailored to each individual.
- Collaborate with psychometrists and assistants, overseeing test administration, scoring, and quality control.
- Give compassionate feedback through live in‑person testing sessions and create feedback videos to communicate findings.
- Maintain a detail‑oriented, process‑focused approach to ensure accuracy of testing data and comprehensive reporting.
- Utilize telehealth platforms for remote assessments, 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 APA‑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 work from your own office space.
- Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
Benefits
- Connect with highly compatible clients aligned with your clinical expertise.
- Support from vetted psychometrists and psychometrist assistants.
- Set your own schedule with no minimum hour requirement.
- Paperless billing and rapid payment turnaround.
- 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support.
- Access to live and recorded CE‑credited courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.
- Cutting‑edge technology and administrative support staff.
- Testing supplies provided.