If you’re building a career in clinical psychology and want a role centered on patient care without administrative burdens, this opportunity offers a strong match.
Along with competitive pay, SCT provides a full suite of training, support, and benefits designed to help licensed psychologists thrive in geriatric and long-term care settings. This post breaks down what the role involves, the qualifications needed, and how local applicants can get started.
About Senior Care Therapy
Senior Care Therapy is a behavioral health group serving post-acute, long-term care, and assisted living communities across NJ, NY, PA, and MD. The organization focuses on enhancing quality of life for residents through comprehensive behavioral health services. Their model prioritizes direct clinical work while SCT handles scheduling, billing, and documentation systems behind the scenes.
This allows psychologists to focus on what they do best: providing meaningful care.
What SCT Provides for Psychologists
SCT’s structure gives clinicians the freedom to work independently while still benefiting from a supportive team, a clinician-designed EHR, and structured training.
Flexible Scheduling and Pay
- Full-time or part-time options
- Daytime hours across NJ facilities
- Annual salary of $80,000 to $125,000, plus an uncapped bonus structure
- Fee-for-service options for part-time schedules
Administrative Relief
- No cancellations or no-show penalties
- SCT manages billing, documentation systems, and scheduling
- Clinicians maintain only clinical documentation within the EHR
Professional Development
- SCT University training resources
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Robust onboarding and mentorship
Benefits for FT Employees
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement/Pension
- Paid holidays and PTO
These benefits support psychologists working across Ocean County’s skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, helping new hires transition smoothly into geriatric-focused behavioral health work.
Job Responsibilities in Ocean County Facilities
Clinicians play a key role in supporting residents adjusting to long-term care, ongoing medical conditions, and age-related emotional needs. Tasks include:
In-Person Psychotherapy – You will provide individual and group counseling within subacute rehabilitation units and long-term care settings. Sessions focus on mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment to medical changes, grief, and behavioral health concerns.
Assessments and Diagnosis – Psychologists will complete thorough assessments and determine appropriate diagnoses while tailoring care plans to each resident’s needs.
Treatment Planning – Evidence-based approaches guide interventions, and clinicians adjust treatment plans based on resident progress.
Collaboration – You will partner with nursing staff, social workers, physicians, and families to promote coordinated care. This is especially important in Ocean County facilities, where resident needs vary across rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care units.
Documentation – Accurate clinical notes must be maintained in the electronic health record. Although SCT handles administrative processes, clinicians still document therapy encounters and assessments.
Qualifications Needed
Required
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Active, unrestricted state license
- Ability to provide onsite care in multiple facilities
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Physical ability to move throughout large nursing facilities
Preferred
- Experience with geriatric populations
- Familiarity with subacute or long-term care environments
- Background working with depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment disorders
- Strong time-management skills
For psychologists new to this specialty, SCT’s training and support provide a smooth entry point into geriatric behavioral health.
Support for Job Seekers Through the Ocean County Career Center
Applicants looking for local guidance during their job search can also access free services through the Ocean County Career Center. The Career Center provides tools for resume development, training programs, job placement assistance, and career counseling for eligible residents.
The center also assists employers by connecting them with skilled applicants, offering recruitment support, and supplying information about state incentives such as On-the-Job Training grants.
If you want help preparing an application for this role or exploring other clinical positions in the region, the Career Center serves as a resource for referral and support.
How to Apply
Applicants can contact Senior Care Therapy directly using any of the following methods:
Phone: Jennifer Golla, 509-499-5517
Email: jgolla@seniorcaretherapy.com
Since SCT is hiring multiple clinicians, early outreach is encouraged.
