Licensed Psychologist
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its integrated clinical team and provide behavioral health services onsite at one or more long-term care facilities in the clinician’s local community. The role involves therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support for older adults and people with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. Psychologists manage their caseloads independently while exercising clinical judgment consistent with ethical and professional standards and collaborating with interdisciplinary facility teams. The position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, flexible scheduling, and administrative and clinical support. The organization provides resources including clinical consultation, mentorship, training, APA-accredited continuing education, and support with billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing. 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.
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 based on 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.
- Consult with facility teams regarding behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
- Complete documentation promptly using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive 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.
- Represent Deer Oaks professionally and empathetically, maintaining reliability, punctuality, and strong communication.
Benefits
- APA-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
- Access to clinical leaders, training modules, and specialty geriatric resources.
- Regular case consultation and opportunities for mentorship.
- Administrative support for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing.
- Liability insurance provided and fully company-paid for full-time and part-time staff.
- 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
Ph.D. or professional degree
