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Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099)

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Job Description

About Lyra

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 more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships.

The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency.

Lyra members have access to care in one day, and nine out of ten improve with the support of providers like you. 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. You will be contracted by Lyra Clinical Associates.

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 and psychological 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 intake interviews and 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 are 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 intake interviews and psychological 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 and review work with psychometrists and psychometrist assistants, overseeing test administration, scoring, and ensuring quality control

Deliver compassionate feedback through feedback videos and live sessions to communicate findings and recommendations

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, delivered virtually or in person, as indicated

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an American Psychological Association or Canadian 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, 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
  • Candidates must successfully pass a background check for this opportunit
  • 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
  • Support from caring and highly qualified, vetted psychometrists
  • 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
  • Testing supplies are provided for you

We believe that our diverse perspectives are our biggest strengths, and that embracing them will create real change in healthcare. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where you can be you.

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.

By applying for this contract position, your data will be processed as per Workforce Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form.

This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA.

For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentDiagnostic interviewingNeuropsychological testingData analysisClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPsychoeducational evaluationCognitive assessmentBehavioral assessmentFeedback deliveryVirtual assessmentClinical psychology

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Testing Psychologist - Contract (1099) at Lyra Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychologist Career Context

Lyra Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 195 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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About Lyra Health

Mental Health Care
Burlingame, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Remote
Flexible Schedule
No Minimum Hours
Paperless Billing
24/7 Care Navigation Team
CE Credited Courses
Psychometrist Support
Testing Supplies Provided