Clinical Psychologist

*Are you a highly trained psychologist, looking to make a real impact?*

*This setting may surprise you—in the best way.*

It’s late morning.

You’re sitting across from someone most people have stopped really seeing.

They’ve been labeled _“non-compliant,” “difficult,” “confused,”_ or _“behavioral.”_
Their chart is thick. Their history fragmented. Their life—reduced to diagnoses and risk factors.

But when you slow down, listen carefully, and meet them where they are, something shifts.

They regulate.
They learn to trust.
They remember they are still a person with a story.

And then you realize something important: This work matters more than you were ever told it could.

*Why Skilled Nursing? Why Now?*

Many psychologists never imagine themselves working in skilled nursing facilities. Not because they wouldn’t be good at it—but because no one ever explained what it _actually_ looks like. And yet, the signs are clear it’s a setting where they are much needed:

With adults 65+ projected to reach 20% of the U.S. population by 2030, demand for clinical psychology and geropsychology in skilled nursing is rapidly increasing. Older nursing home residents have high rates of mental health and cognitive needs, creating a critical need for specialized psychological care in the setting.

At *Executive Mental Health (EMH)*, we focus specifically on this critical and growing need for quality mental healthcare in the skilled nursing facility setting. For 30 years, EMH has offered *high-impact, clinically sophisticated, human-centered work* to residents who are often overlooked by the mental health system. We serve individuals navigating:

* Serious mental illness
* Cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric conditions
* Medical complexity and disability
* Trauma, grief, identity loss, and profound transitions

*The Role: Psychology Where It Counts*

As a *Clinical Psychologist at EMH*, you are not working in isolation. You become part of a *multi-disciplinary team*—collaborating with psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, nursing staff, social services, and facility leadership to stabilize care, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life in real time.

This is psychology that:

* Prevents hospitalizations
* Reduces behavioral crises
* Supports staff under pressure
* Restores dignity to residents who feel forgotten

You will be trusted.
You will be consulted.
You will see the _direct impact_ of your work—often immediately.

*What You’ll Be Doing*

Your work will be meaningful, varied, and grounded in clinical excellence. You will:

* Assess, diagnose, and treat residents in skilled nursing facilities
* Provide psychological services to geriatric, disabled, and medically complex populations
* Manage an active caseload with support from your clinical manager and administrative team
* Collaborate closely with facility staff, offering consultation, guidance, and in-services
* Complete documentation aligned with medical necessity and Medicare standards
* Provide care both in-person and via telehealth, depending on resident needs and location

Most importantly, you won’t be working alone: EMH has built systems around our clinicians so you can focus on care.

*Who This Role Is For*

This role is for psychologists who:

* Hold a *PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology*
* Are *licensed in California*
* Are Medicare-eligible (we assist with credentialing and paneling)
* Value evidence-based practice _and_ clinical flexibility
* Are comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity
* Want autonomy *without isolation*, and support *without micromanagement*

You don’t need prior SNF experience. What you need is curiosity, compassion, and the ability to see the person behind the chart.

*What You’ll Gain*

EMH aims to serve as a stable, thoughtful partner during your time with the company, and that includes long-term professional development and employment opportunities.

One indicator of that stability is that, when people join EMH, they like to stick around. For example, members of the EMH Executive Leadership Team have been with the organization for an average of more than nine years; for neuropsychologists, and, more than half of the Clinical Psychologists have been part of the practice for over five years.

We believe that EMH has created an environment at which clinicians establish meaningful, longstanding careers, which, in turn, provides a sense of stability for colleagues, patients, and healthcare partners alike.

* *Flexible schedules* with true work–life balance
* *Hybrid work* (in-person + telehealth)
* Competitive *W-2 salary + bonus structure* for full-time clinicians
* Medical, dental, retirement with employer match, childcare reimbursement
* Vacation and sick pay
* Coverage of *license fees and CE costs*, plus access to in-house CEs
* A fully supported home office setup (laptop, printer, IT support)
* Ongoing clinical consultation with experienced, collaborative colleagues
* Real opportunities for professional growth in a stable, mission-driven organization

*A Final Thought*

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward work that is *deeper, more human, and more impactful*,
If you want to use your training in a way that genuinely changes lives,
If you’re open to discovering a setting that may surprise you,

*This may be the place where you can make a real impact.*

To apply or learn more, please send your CV (cover letter optional) to *careers (at) emhla (dot) com.* We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program

Work Location: In person