Licensed Psychologist
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution•McGregor, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join their integrated clinical team. This role involves working onsite in long-term care facilities to provide therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. The position offers professional autonomy, a Monday-Friday schedule, and administrative/clinical support, focusing on helping patients thrive.
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
- Value autonomy paired with strong organizational support
- Enjoy building meaningful relationships with residents
- Appreciate collaborative care with nursing and medical providers
- Have strong communication and documentation skills
- Are passionate about working with older adults
- Thrive 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 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 so you can focus on clinical care
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
