Licensed Psychologist
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its 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 individuals with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The role offers clinical autonomy, administrative and clinical support, stable caseloads in close geographic proximity, and a flexible Monday–Friday schedule. The position is part of an interdisciplinary care team and involves collaborating with facility staff, residents, and families. Clinicians maintain timely and compliant records and provide evidence-based care consistent with professional and regulatory standards. 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
- Interest or experience in geriatric care, neurocognitive disorders, behavioral management, and interdisciplinary care.
- Enjoys building relationships with residents and collaborating with nursing and medical providers.
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 using 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, including consultation on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
- Complete documentation promptly using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) and maintain accurate clinical records that meet 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 strong communication to support consistent care delivery.
Benefits
- Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling.
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call.
- 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 administrative 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 paid time off and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
