Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Chicago, IL

The role

You will perform intake interviews and psychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults. You will give diagnostic impressions and recommendations, and work with psychometrists on test administration and scoring.

What you will do

• Perform intake interviews and psychological evaluations for 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
• Collaborate with and review work of psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, including quality control
• Deliver feedback through feedback videos and live sessions
• Keep testing data accurate and produce comprehensive reports
• Use telehealth platforms for remote assessments and adapt testing for virtual delivery
• Conduct intake interviews, testing and feedback sessions virtually or in person

Required qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an APA or CPA accredited program
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in at least one state
• 3+ years of psychological assessment experience 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 pass a background check

Nice to have

• Working with patients of all ages
• PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible

Benefits

• Connect with clients who are a good fit for your clinical expertise
• Support from vetted psychometrists
• Set your own schedule, with no minimum hours
• 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)
• Access to cutting-edge technology and support staff for the evaluation process
• Testing supplies provided

Before you apply

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

About the company

Lyra Clinical Associates partners with Lyra Health, a provider of evidence-based mental health care. Lyra's Center of Excellence for Neurodiversity offers assessments, diagnosis and care for ADHD, and support for autism and learning differences.