Licensed Psychologist Neurocognitive Testing and Therapy

Deer Oaks•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist specializing in psychological testing and assessment to join their integrated clinical team. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive psychological testing services to adults and older adults in long-term care settings. The psychologist will provide objective diagnostic clarity, cognitive evaluation, behavioral insights, and evidence-based recommendations to support treatment planning, care decisions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support.

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
Comfortable navigating LTC environments
Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care

Nice To Haves

Specializing in psychological testing and assessment
Experience in geriatric behavioral health
Experience with adults and older adults in long-term care settings
Experience with cognitive, neuropsychological, emotional, behavioral, and personality assessments
Experience with diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, and cognitive screenings
Experience providing individual psychotherapy tailored to the needs of older adults and individuals with complex medical or cognitive conditions
Experience facilitating family therapy and caregiver support sessions
Experience leading or co-leading group therapy sessions
Experience providing behavioral management interventions
Experience developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices
Experience managing caseload independently while exercising clinical judgment consistent with ethical and professional standards
Experience partnering with nursing staff, social workers, physicians, and rehabilitation teams
Experience participating in interdisciplinary meetings and care plan reviews
Experience serving as a behavioral health resource to facility leadership and staff
Experience offering consultation to facility teams regarding behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations
Experience completing documentation in a timely manner using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT)
Experience maintaining accurate, comprehensive clinical records aligned with regulatory requirements
Experience adhering to state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines
Experience fostering collaborative and professional relationships with facility personnel
Experience modeling professionalism and empathy while representing Deer Oaks
Experience maintaining reliability, punctuality, and strong communication to support consistent care delivery

Responsibilities

Conduct standardized psychological testing, including cognitive, neuropsychological, emotional, behavioral, and personality assessments.
Administer, score, and interpret a variety of standardized instruments (e.g., cognitive tests, memory evaluations, executive functioning measures, mood/personality inventories).
Complete integrated diagnostic reports that synthesize test data, clinical interview findings, behavioral observations, and relevant chart information.
Provide clear, actionable recommendations to support diagnosis, care planning, behavioral interventions, and facility decision-making.
Perform assessments related to cognitive capacity, guardianship, decision-making, behavioral risk, and functional impairment, as appropriate.
Ensure ethical testing practices, test security, and adherence to professional assessment standards.
Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, and cognitive screenings.
Provide individual psychotherapy tailored to the needs of 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 to support residents, facility staff, and families.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
Manage caseload independently while exercising clinical judgment consistent with ethical and professional standards.
Partner daily 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.
Offer consultation to facility teams regarding behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
Complete all documentation in a timely manner using our 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.
Foster collaborative and professional relationships with facility personnel.
Model professionalism and empathy while representing Deer Oaks.
Maintain reliability, punctuality, and strong communication to support consistent care delivery.

Benefits

APA-accredited CEUs at no cost
Access to clinical leaders, training modules, and specialty geriatric resources
Regular case consultation and opportunities for mentorship
Continuing education that strengthens your expertise in geriatrics, neurocognitive disorders, behavioral management, and interdisciplinary care
Support teams for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing
Efficient workflows with HIPAA compliant documentation systems
Minimized administrative burden
Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff
Competitive compensation model
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous PTO and paid holidays