Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution • Des Moines, IA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join its integrated clinical team, providing 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 individuals with chronic medical or cognitive conditions. The clinician manages a caseload independently while applying professional and ethical standards and collaborating with facility teams.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with flexible scheduling, no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties, and part-time options. Deer Oaks provides clinical and administrative support, including case consultation, mentorship opportunities, training, specialty resources, and support with billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing. Full-time and part-time employees receive company-paid liability insurance; other benefits vary by employment status.

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

• Passion for working with older adults.
• Enjoys building meaningful relationships with residents and collaborating with nursing and medical providers.
• Values autonomy alongside organizational support and thrives in a structured yet flexible clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, 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.
• 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, and consult on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
• Complete timely documentation 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.
• Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree