Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks•Fincastle, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its integrated Long-Term Care clinical team. The psychologist works onsite in one or more local long-term care facilities, providing therapy, psychological assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The role offers clinical autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support. The psychologist provides evidence-based clinical services, collaborates with facility staff and interdisciplinary care teams, maintains compliant clinical documentation, and builds professional relationships with facility personnel. The position requires an active, unrestricted psychologist license, reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. Deer Oaks has focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992 and serves skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide.

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 working in long-term care environments.
Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to compassionate care and interest in working with older adults.
Enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents and collaborating with nursing and medical providers.
Values autonomy paired with organizational support.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
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 applying clinical judgment consistent with ethical and professional standards.
Partner 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 on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
Complete documentation promptly using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records in accordance 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 strong communication to support consistent care delivery.

Benefits

Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling; clinicians can create their own 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, specialty geriatric resources, case consultation, and mentorship opportunities.
Administrative support for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing.
HIPAA-compliant documentation systems and streamlined workflows.
Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
Competitive compensation model.
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.