Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks • Bastian, VA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its long-term care clinical team. The psychologist works onsite at one or more local long-term care facilities, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and people with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The role offers clinical autonomy, a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, stable caseloads close to home, and administrative and clinical support.

The psychologist conducts evaluations and screenings, delivers individual, family, and group therapy as appropriate, provides behavioral management interventions, and develops individualized treatment plans. The role also involves daily collaboration with facility staff and participation in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan reviews. The psychologist maintains timely, accurate documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool and follows applicable state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines.

This position is part-time. The posting describes clinical support and development opportunities, administrative services, liability insurance, and benefits that vary by employment status. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as generous PTO and paid holidays, are identified as full-time benefits.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Psychologist license.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort navigating long-term care environments.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents.
• Values autonomy paired with organizational support.
• Appreciates collaborative care with nursing and medical providers.
• Passionate about working with older adults.
• Thrives in a structured yet flexible clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, and cognitive screenings.
• Provide individual psychotherapy tailored to older adults and people with complex medical or cognitive conditions.
• Facilitate family therapy and caregiver support sessions.
• Lead or co-lead group therapy sessions when appropriate.
• Provide behavioral management interventions for residents, facility staff, and families.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage a caseload independently and exercise clinical judgment consistent with ethical and professional standards.
• Partner with nursing staff, social workers, physicians, and rehabilitation teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan reviews.
• Serve as a behavioral health resource to facility leadership and staff, including consultation on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
• Complete documentation promptly using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Follow state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines.
• Build collaborative, professional relationships with facility personnel and represent Deer Oaks with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain reliability, punctuality, and communication to support consistent care delivery.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling; create your own Monday–Friday schedule.
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call.
• Stable caseloads within close geographic proximity.
• APA-accredited CEUs at no cost.
• Access to clinical leaders, training modules, and specialty geriatric resources.
• Regular case consultation and opportunities for mentorship.
• Continuing education in geriatrics, neurocognitive disorders, behavioral management, and interdisciplinary care.
• Administrative support for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing.
• HIPAA-compliant documentation systems and workflows designed to minimize administrative burden.
• Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
• Competitive compensation model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed