Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its integrated Long-Term Care Clinical Services 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 people with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The role offers professional autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and clinical and administrative support. The psychologist provides psychological evaluations and psychotherapy; supports families and caregivers; develops individualized treatment plans; and offers behavioral interventions and consultation. The role involves daily collaboration with facility nursing, social work, medical, rehabilitation, and leadership teams. The psychologist independently manages a caseload, maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation, and follows relevant state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines. The position is based onsite at long-term care facilities. Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling is available, and part-time options are offered. Deer Oaks provides clinical consultation, training, administrative support, liability insurance, and benefits for eligible staff.

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 using 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 to facility leadership and staff, and consult on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
Complete documentation promptly using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) and maintain accurate clinical records aligned with regulatory requirements.
Adhere to 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 strong communication to support consistent care delivery.

Benefits

Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling.
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.
Support teams for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing.
HIPAA-compliant documentation systems and streamlined workflows.
Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
Competitive compensation model.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.