Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution•Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist specializing in psychological testing and assessment to join its integrated clinical team serving adults and older adults in long-term care settings. The role provides comprehensive psychological testing and assessment to support diagnostic clarity, cognitive evaluation, behavioral insights, treatment planning, care decisions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support. The psychologist conducts standardized psychological testing; administers, scores, and interprets assessment instruments; and prepares integrated diagnostic reports that combine test data, interviews, behavioral observations, and relevant chart information. The role also includes psychotherapy, family and caregiver support, group therapy when appropriate, behavioral interventions, individualized treatment planning, and independent caseload management. The psychologist collaborates with nursing, social work, medical, rehabilitation, and facility teams; participates in care planning; provides consultation; and maintains timely, accurate documentation in the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT). The position requires compliance with applicable state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines, as well as professional, reliable relationships with facility personnel. Deer Oaks provides clinical and administrative support, including liability insurance for both full-time and part-time staff. 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

Enjoyment of structured assessment work and working with older adults.
Appreciation for autonomy supported by organizational resources and for collaboration with nursing and medical providers.
Strong interest in building relationships with residents and working in a structured yet flexible clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct standardized cognitive, neuropsychological, emotional, behavioral, and personality testing and assessments.
Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessment instruments, including cognitive, memory, executive functioning, and mood/personality measures.
Prepare integrated diagnostic reports using test data, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and relevant chart information.
Provide actionable recommendations for diagnosis, care planning, behavioral interventions, and facility decision-making.
Assess cognitive capacity, guardianship, decision-making, behavioral risk, and functional impairment as appropriate.
Maintain ethical testing practices, test security, and professional assessment standards.
Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, and cognitive screenings.
Provide individual psychotherapy for older adults and individuals with complex medical or cognitive conditions.
Facilitate family therapy and caregiver support sessions, and lead or co-lead group therapy when appropriate.
Provide behavioral management interventions for residents, facility staff, and families.
Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Manage a caseload independently while exercising ethical and professional clinical judgment.
Collaborate with nursing staff, social workers, physicians, rehabilitation teams, facility leadership, and other personnel.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan reviews and consult on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
Complete timely documentation in the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) and maintain accurate clinical records consistent 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 empathy, reliability, punctuality, and strong communication.

Benefits

Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling.
No evenings, weekends, or on-call work.
Stable caseloads within close geographic proximity.
APA-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
Clinical leadership, training modules, specialty geriatric resources, case consultation, and mentorship opportunities.
Administrative support for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing.
HIPAA-compliant documentation systems and workflows intended to minimize administrative burden.
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.