Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - California

The role

This contract Testing Psychologist will perform psychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults, including intake interviews, testing and diagnostic recommendations. The work supports Lyra's Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity and is done with interdisciplinary care teams.

What you will do

• Conduct intake interviews and psychological evaluations with patients and their families
• Administer, interpret and integrate psychological test batteries covering cognitive, emotional, behavioral and academic functioning
• Give evidence-based diagnostic impressions and actionable recommendations
• Review work of psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, overseeing test administration, scoring and quality control
• Deliver feedback through feedback videos and live sessions
• Ensure accuracy of testing data and comprehensive reporting
• Use telehealth platforms for remote assessments
• Conduct intake, testing and live feedback sessions virtually or in person

Required qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA or Canadian Psychological Association accredited program
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state
• 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, 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
• Must successfully pass a background check

Nice to have

• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible
• Work with patients of all ages, as well as their families

Benefits

• Connect with clients who fit your clinical expertise
• Support from vetted psychometrists
• Set your own schedule, without a minimum hours requirement
• Paperless billing and quick payment turnaround
• 24/7 Care Navigation team for client crisis support
• Live and recorded CE credited courses (approved by APA, ASWB and NBCC)
• Cutting-edge technology and support staff to ease the evaluation process
• Testing supplies are provided

Before you apply

• Must successfully pass a background check
• Contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates

About the company

Lyra partners with Lyra Health, a provider of evidence-based mental health care. Lyra Clinical Associates contracts the providers for this role.