Licensed Psychologist
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Licensed Psychologist to provide behavioral health services onsite at one or more long-term care facilities in the local community. The psychologist will deliver therapy, assessments, care planning, and support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The role offers professional autonomy, a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, stable caseloads within close geographic proximity, and clinical and administrative support. The position is part of an interdisciplinary clinical team and includes psychological evaluations, individual and family therapy, caregiver support, group therapy where appropriate, behavioral interventions, and individualized treatment planning. The psychologist manages their caseload independently while collaborating with facility staff and other care providers, and maintains timely, accurate documentation in the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) in accordance with regulatory and professional standards. Deer Oaks provides clinical consultation, mentorship opportunities, training, specialty geriatric resources, administrative support, and liability insurance. Benefits listed as available to full-time employees are not specified for this part-time role.
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 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 based on evidence-based practices.
- Manage an independent caseload 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, 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 scheduling with a self-created Monday–Friday schedule.
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call work.
- 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.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
