Licensed Psychologist
About the Role
Join Deer Oaks Behavioral Health, a mission-driven organization and nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, as a Licensed Psychologist. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with Long-Term Care (LTC) communities to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. In this role, you’ll work onsite in one or more LTC facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support as part of an integrated clinical team.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Services:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, and cognitive screenings.
- Provide individual psychotherapy tailored to 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 for residents, facility staff, and families.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
- Manage caseload independently with clinical judgment aligned to ethical and professional standards.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
- 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 on behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Complete timely documentation using the 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.
- Facility Partnership:
- Foster collaborative and professional relationships with facility personnel.
- Model professionalism and empathy while representing Deer Oaks.
- Maintain reliability, punctuality, and strong communication for consistent care delivery.
Why Choose Deer Oaks?
- Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible Monday–Friday scheduling.
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
- Stable caseloads within close geographic proximity.
- Part-time options available.
- Clinical Support and Professional Development:
- APA-accredited CEUs at no cost.
- Access to clinical leaders, training modules, and specialty geriatric resources.
- Regular case consultation and mentorship opportunities.
- Continuing education in geriatrics, neurocognitive disorders, behavioral management, and interdisciplinary care.
- Robust Administrative Support:
- Support teams for billing, collections, insurance, authorization, and credentialing.
- Efficient workflows with HIPAA-compliant documentation systems.
- Minimized administrative burden to focus on clinical care.
- 100% company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
- Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation model.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Psychologist License.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Comfortable navigating LTC environments.
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.
About Deer Oaks
Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services. Learn more.
Contact: Mariah Gonzales, Senior Recruitment Partner
Email: mgonzales@deeroaks.com
Cell: (210) 993-1024