Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks • Las Cruces, NM

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 serves older adults and individuals with chronic medical or cognitive conditions through psychological assessments, psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, care planning, and collaboration with residents’ interdisciplinary care teams. Clinicians manage their caseload independently while applying appropriate clinical judgment and professional standards.

The position offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with flexible scheduling, no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties, and stable caseloads within close geographic proximity. Deer Oaks provides clinical and administrative support, including case consultation, mentorship opportunities, training resources, documentation systems, and teams supporting billing, collections, insurance, authorizations, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to compassionate care and interest in working with older adults.
• Enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing and medical providers.
• Values autonomy alongside organizational support.
• Appreciates building meaningful relationships with residents.
• 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 for 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 while exercising 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 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

• 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.
• HIPAA-compliant documentation systems and workflows intended to minimize administrative burden.
• Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
• Competitive compensation model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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