Pediatric Neuropsychologist - Contract/1099

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Blackbird Health</strong></p> <p>Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027.</p> <p>At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.</p> <p>Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!</p></div><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>As a <strong>Pediatric Neuropsychologist</strong>, you will deliver remote virtual neuropsychological evaluations for children and young adults facing neurodevelopmental, social, and school-related challenges. Utilizing modern, technology-enabled telehealth platforms, you will focus directly on patient care, conducting virtual diagnostic assessments, interpreting standardized digital batteries, and delivering actionable feedback for families. Working alongside tele-psychometrists and a multidisciplinary care team, your evaluations will directly inform personalized treatment plans that treat the root causes of complex behavioral and cognitive profiles.</p> <p><strong>How You’ll Make an Impact</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Conduct Virtual Diagnostic Evaluations:</strong> Lead 100% remote neuropsychological assessments for pediatric populations with autism spectrum profiles, ADHD, and learning differences.</li> <li><strong>Deliver Actionable Feedback:</strong> Conduct virtual intake interviews and interactive feedback sessions with caregivers, translating clinical data into clear, practical recommendations for families and schools.</li> <li><strong>Collaborate Across Specialties:</strong> Partner closely with tele-psychometrists for battery scoring and provide expert diagnostic consultation to internal therapists, prescribers, and care coordinators.</li> <li><strong>Maintain High-Quality Documentation:</strong> Complete thorough, timely diagnostic reports and EMR documentation adhering to clinical quality and payer standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Makes You, You</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Pediatric Diagnostic Expertise:</strong> Deep clinical experience evaluating complex neurodevelopmental and social-emotional presentations in children.</li> <li><strong>Telehealth & Digital Platform Savvy:</strong> Skilled in building quick rapport with children over video and navigating digital assessment tools (e.g., Q-interactive) and EMRs.</li> <li><strong>Collaborative Communicator:</strong> Passionate about working within an integrated, whole-child model alongside multidisciplinary clinicians.</li> <li><strong>Detail-Oriented & Efficient:</strong> Strong report-writing skills with a focus on timely, high-quality clinical documentation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Basics You’ll Need</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or School Psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited program.</li> <li><strong>Fellowship:</strong> Completion of a 2-year post-doctoral f