Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution • Bismarck, ND

106d • Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its integrated clinical team. The psychologist works onsite in one or more long-term care facilities in their local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The role offers clinical autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support.

The psychologist provides comprehensive psychological evaluations, individual and family therapy, caregiver support, group therapy when appropriate, behavioral management interventions, and individualized evidence-based treatment plans. They manage their caseload independently while exercising sound clinical judgment and following ethical and professional standards.

The role involves daily collaboration with nursing staff, social workers, physicians, rehabilitation teams, facility leadership, and other staff. The psychologist participates in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan reviews, and provides consultation on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.

The psychologist completes timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT), maintains accurate clinical records, and complies with applicable state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines. They also build professional relationships with facility personnel and represent Deer Oaks with reliability, punctuality, empathy, and strong communication.

Deer Oaks provides clinical and administrative support, including case consultation, mentorship, training, specialty geriatric resources, and support with billing, collections, insurance, authorizations, and credentialing. The position has a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, with no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties. Part-time options are available.

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

• Passion for working with older adults.
• Enjoyment of building meaningful relationships with residents and collaborating with nursing and medical providers.
• Value for autonomy paired with organizational support and ability to thrive in a structured yet flexible clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, 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 treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Manage caseload independently while exercising clinical judgment consistent with ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborate 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.
• Consult with facility teams regarding behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines.
• Foster collaborative, professional relationships with facility personnel.
• Represent Deer Oaks with professionalism and empathy, maintaining reliability, punctuality, and strong communication.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with the ability to create a Monday–Friday schedule.
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
• 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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