Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks • Renton, WA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to provide behavioral health services onsite at one or more long-term care facilities in the clinician’s local community. The role includes therapy, psychological assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support for older adults and people with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The psychologist works independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and receives clinical and administrative support. The position offers a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, with no evenings, weekends, or on-call work. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in working with older adults.
• Enjoyment of collaborative care with nursing and medical providers.
• Ability to thrive in a structured yet flexible clinical environment.
• Value for professional autonomy supported by organizational resources.

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, evidence-based treatment plans.
• 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 on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
• Complete documentation promptly using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to state laws, CMS expectations, HIPAA standards, and APA ethical guidelines.
• Build 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling and stable caseloads within close geographic proximity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed