Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks•Martinsville, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its integrated clinical team serving long-term care facilities. The psychologist works onsite in one or more local facilities, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The role offers clinical autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support. The psychologist conducts psychological evaluations and cognitive screenings; provides individual, family, caregiver, and group therapy as appropriate; develops and implements individualized evidence-based treatment plans; and delivers behavioral management interventions. The position also involves collaborating with nursing, social work, medical, and rehabilitation teams; participating in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan reviews; and consulting with facility staff and leadership. The psychologist maintains timely, accurate clinical documentation using Deer Oaks’ Geriatric Notes Tool and complies with applicable state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines. The position is part-time, with flexible scheduling and no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, and cognitive screenings.
Provide individual psychotherapy tailored to older adults and individuals 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 a caseload independently and exercise 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 and consult with facility leadership and staff about behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
Complete timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool and maintain accurate clinical records aligned with regulatory requirements.
Adhere to state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines.
Build professional relationships with facility personnel and represent Deer Oaks with professionalism and empathy.
Maintain reliability, punctuality, and strong communication to support consistent care delivery.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling with a Monday–Friday schedule.
No evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
Stable caseloads within close geographic proximity.
APA-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
Access to clinical leaders, training modules, and specialty geriatric resources.
Regular case consultation and mentorship opportunities.
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 efficient workflows.
Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
Competitive compensation model.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time staff.
401(k) retirement plan.
Generous PTO and paid holidays for full-time staff.