Psychologist

Key Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ social, emotional, and psychological needs in order to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to residents and their family members, addressing concerns such as adjustment to nursing home placement, grief and loss, and family dynamics.
• Coordinate and facilitate social, emotional, and therapeutic support groups for residents.
• Advocate for residents’ psychosocial needs and ensure their rights, dignity, and well-being are upheld.
• Assist with discharge planning and support smooth transitions from the facility to other care settings or home environments.
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive, resident-centered care delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during challenging psychological or emotional situations.
• Support and assist the facility in maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to psychological and social work services.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person