Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks•Brookings, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to provide onsite behavioral health services at one or more long-term care facilities in the clinician’s local community. The role serves older adults and individuals with chronic medical or cognitive conditions and offers clinical autonomy, administrative and clinical support, and a flexible Monday–Friday schedule. The psychologist works as part of an interdisciplinary team and manages a caseload independently while following ethical and professional standards. Services include psychological evaluations, diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, cognitive screenings, individual and family therapy, caregiver support, group therapy when appropriate, and behavioral management interventions. The psychologist develops and implements individualized, evidence-based treatment plans; collaborates with facility staff and leadership; participates in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan reviews; and consults on behavioral strategies and resident care. The position also requires timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT), maintaining compliant clinical records, and following applicable state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines. The organization provides support for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing, along with clinical consultation, mentorship opportunities, training, and geriatric resources. The position is part-time. Benefits specified for full-time staff are not stated as applying to part-time staff; liability insurance is provided for both full-time and part-time 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.

Nice To Haves

Passion for working with older adults.
Enjoys collaborative care with nursing and medical providers.
Values autonomy paired with organizational support.
Appreciates building meaningful relationships with residents.
Thrives 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 using evidence-based practices.
Manage a 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.
Provide behavioral health consultation to facility leadership and staff, including recommendations on behavioral strategies and resident care.
Complete documentation promptly using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records aligned with 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 clear communication to support consistent care delivery.

Benefits

Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling; clinicians can create their own 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.
Support teams for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing.
HIPAA-compliant documentation systems and administrative workflows intended 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 for full-time staff.
401(k) retirement plan.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time staff.