Neuropsychologist - Contract (1099) - Mississippi

What You’ll Do:

Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for clients of all ages, in collaboration with their families and/or other collateral sources

Interpret a wide variety of psychological and neuropsychological test batteries, with occasional direct test administration

Serve as a subject matter expert in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments

Supervise and oversee the work of the patient’s assigned psychometrist to ensure accurate and reliable data collection

Complete detailed neuropsychological evaluation reports and prepare separate brief summary documents tailored for clients, families, and referring providers

Conduct clear, supportive feedback sessions to explain findings, diagnoses, and personalized recommendations

Collaborate with the patient’s care team (psychiatrist, care manager, and/or mental health wellness coach) to inform and coordinate treatment planning

Comfortable completing in-person and virtual sessions with patients and their families

Requirements:

Doctorate degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association accredited program

One year predoctoral internship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred

Two year postdoctoral fellowship with specialization in neuropsychology preferred

An equivalent combination of experience, supervision, or training will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Licensed in California or New York preferred

PSYPACT authorized or PSYPACT eligible preferred

Experience conducting testing virtually and in person

Familiarity with online web-based applications

Effective therapeutic communication skills

Able 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

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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