Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) - Arkansas

About Lyra

Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.

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 neuropsychological 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 enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, including the patient’s psychologist, therapist, and / or psychiatrist. Traits for success include : Results driven, detailed, process oriented, and comfortable with data. Candidates with an independent work ethic who are flexible and adaptable, we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities :

Work with patients of all ages is preferred, as well as their families, by providing neuropsychological 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 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

Partner with the patient’s care team (psychiatrists, therapists, care managers, and coaches) to integrate assessment findings into a cohesive care plan

Review work performed by psychometrists and assistants, ensuring the highest test administration and scoring standards

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

Here are some of the advantages of joining the Lyra + Bend network :

Connect with highly compatible clients who are a good fit for your clinical expertise

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

"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.

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