Geriatric Psychologist — Autonomy in LTC Care

Deer Oaks; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance

Full benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our integrated clinical team onsite at one or more long-term care facilities in your community. You will provide therapy, assessments, and care planning for older adults with chronic medical or cognitive needs.

The role emphasizes professional autonomy with strong administrative and clinical support, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for APA-aligned CEUs and

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status exams, and cognitive screenings
• Provide individual psychotherapy tailored to older adults 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
• 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
• 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- full time
• Generous PTO and paid holidays- full time

Job description

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our integrated clinical team onsite at one or more long-term care facilities in your community. You will provide therapy, assessments, and care planning for older adults with chronic medical or cognitive needs.

The role emphasizes professional autonomy with strong administrative and clinical support, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for APA-aligned CEUs and