<p>A full-time, employed Psychologist opportunity is open in Chattanooga, Tennessee, embedded within a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting and supported by the infrastructure of the nation's largest physician services organization. This role offers a defined, manageable caseload of geriatric and long-term care residents, a fully supported administrative environment, and a clear leadership pathway — making it an exceptional fit for a licensed psychologist ready to build a meaningful post-acute behavioral health practice without the overhead of private practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, supplemented by productivity bonuses and quality incentive payments</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>W-2 employed position with the largest physician services organization in the country</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus paid CME days</li> <li>4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support — no independent billing burden</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with responsive regional management</li> <li>Defined leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO track</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Deliver individual psychotherapy and comprehensive behavioral health services to residents within a skilled nursing facility</li> <li>Conduct formal psychological assessments, cognitive screening (MoCA, MMSE), and decisional-capacity evaluations</li> <li>Clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, dementia-related behavioral disturbance, grief, and end-of-life care</li> <li>Function as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team alongside attending physicians, PMHNPs, nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation therapists</li> <li>Develop and contribute to collaborative behavioral care plans across disciplines</li> <li>Document within the facility EMR in compliance with Medicare Part B billing standards, utilizing CPT codes 90791, 90832, 90834, 90837, and 96130–96139</li> <li>Full-time schedule with administrative and credentialing infrastructure fully managed by the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program</li> <li>Active, independent state psychology license in Tennessee (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Experience with geriatric and long-term care populations strongly preferred</li> <li>Clinical comfort with cognitive impairment, behavioral disturbance, and end-of-life care contexts</li> <li>DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Chattanooga is consistently ranked among the best mid-sized cities in the United States, offering a compelling combination of urban amenities and natural access that is rare at this cost of living. The city features a vibrant riverfront district, the Tennessee Aquarium, and the distinction of being one of the first U.S. cities with gigabit municipal internet infrastructure. Tennessee levies no state income tax, and outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to the Tennessee River Gorge, Lookout Mountain, and the broader Appalachian corridor — making Chattanooga an outstanding base for clinicians who want quality of life alongside a rewarding practice.</p>