Licensed Psychologist

Deer Oaks · Benbrook, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Licensed Psychologist Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. We are seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive. What You’ll Do As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will: Clinical Services 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 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 to facility teams regarding behavioral strategies, resident needs, and care recommendations Documentation & Compliance 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 Facility Partnership 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 Why Choose Deer Oaks? We are deeply committed to supporting our clinicians with the training, tools, benefits, and administrative support they need to thrive both personally and professionally. Work-Life Balance Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule No evenings, weekends, or on-call 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 consulta

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $12.93/hr ($26,894/yr). The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,381/yr

DFW Median $26,894/yr

Experienced (90th) $36,005/yr

vs. National Median -24.9%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.