Contract Psychologist (Neurocognitive Screening Interpretation)

Key Responsibilities

• Review neurocognitive screening results (e.g., domain scores, validity indicators, pattern analysis) and integrate findings with available clinical information.
• Perform targeted record review of patient history, including medical comorbidities, neuro/vascular risk factors, psychiatric history, sleep history, substance use, developmental/learning history, and functional status.
• Evaluate medication lists and other iatrogenic factors that could contribute to cognitive symptoms (e.g., anticholinergic burden, sedatives, polypharmacy), and flag items for prescriber follow-up when appropriate.
• Identify potential alternative or contributing causes of cognitive change beyond dementia (e.g., depression/anxiety, sleep disorders, delirium risk, metabolic/endocrine issues, nutritional deficiencies, medication effects, pain, sensory impairment, neurologic conditions, stress/trauma, low baseline education/learning disorder considerations).
• Document a clear clinical impression that addresses whether screening results are most consistent with neurodegenerative change, non-neurodegenerative factors, mixed etiologies, or indeterminate findings.
• Provide concise recommendations for next steps (e.g., comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, labs/imaging review, sleep study, medication reconciliation, behavioral health treatment, hearing/vision evaluation, neurology/geriatrics referral).
• Communicate with the clinical team as needed to clarify missing history or to resolve inconsistencies in collateral information.
• Complete interpretations within defined turnaround times and according to documentation standards, templates, and quality expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted psychologist license in at least one U.S. state (ability to practice via telehealth/record review in applicable jurisdictions as required).
• Training and experience interpreting cognitive screening tools and integrating results with clinical history.
• Strong differential diagnostic reasoning skills related to cognitive complaints in adults and older adults.
• Excellent clinical writing skills (clear, organized, and actionable interpretations).
• Ability to work independently, manage caseload volume, and meet turnaround expectations.
• Comfort working within established report templates and quality review processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric populations, memory clinic workflows, or integrated care models.
• Familiarity with common reversible contributors to cognitive change and evidence-informed workups (e.g., sleep, mood, metabolic, medication effects).
• Prior experience interpreting remote/digital cognitive screening platforms.
• Experience collaborating with primary care, neurology, geriatrics, or psychiatry teams.

Contract Details

• Engagement: 1099/contract (part-time to flexible volume)
• Work modality: Remote (record review and written interpretation)
• Scheduling: Flexible; interpret cases within agreed turnaround times
• Volume: Variable based on availability and business needs
• Compensation: Per-interpretation or hourly (discussed during interview)

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant handling of protected health information and use only approved, secure systems for access and documentation.
• Document interpretations in a clear, clinically appropriate manner, including limitations (e.g., screening versus comprehensive evaluation) and rationale for impressions and recommendations.
• Escalate time-sensitive safety concerns or red flags (e.g., delirium risk, acute functional decline, suicidality reported in history) per established protocols.
• Practice within the scope of licensure and organizational policies.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV/resume and a brief note summarizing your experience with cognitive screening interpretation and differential assessment of cognitive complaints. If available, include an anonymized sample interpretation (optional) and your preferred weekly availability/volume. We are an equal opportunity organization and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job