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Senior Care Therapy
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Clinical Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$125k

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Job Description

Clinical Psychologist

Are you passionate about working with an underserved and rewarding population? Looking for a clinical role without the administrative burden, and one that offers real work-life balance? If so, read on and apply today! 

Senior Care Therapy is seeking Licensed Psychologists to join our mission of providing in-person psychotherapy services to the geriatric population. We currently serve over 300 Skilled Nursing Facilities including sub-acute, long-term care, and assisted livings throughout NJ, NY, PA, and MD.  

As a clinician owned and operated company, SCT takes pride in providing supportive counseling through patient-centered psychology services that has a meaningful impact on residents' mood, functioning, and overall quality of life. By working collaboratively with facility staff, SCT aims to improve outcomes for both residents and the care teams that support them. We are committed to providing the highest level of psychological services and to being at the forefront of ever-changing regulations, needs, and trends.

At SCT, we handle all the administrative responsibilities -- including billing, insurance, credentialing, and pre certifications --- so you can do what you do best: providing exceptional clinical care!

What We Provide

* Customizable Full-Time opportunities available, tailored to align with your personal and professional goals.

* 32-hour and 40-hour equivalent work week opportunities

* Salary ranges from $80,000-$125,000

* Now Offering a Sign-On Bonus Up To $8,000 for Full Time Employees

* Rewarding experiences working with the senior population

* Flexible Daytime Hours with Autonomy

* No Admin Tasks! No cancellations! No no-shows!

* PacEHR EMR! Efficient, user friendly, clinician designed EMR.

* SCT University

* CEU Reimbursement Program

* Psychologist led training on day one with ongoing support.

* Clinical Team Support: peer-to-peer learning.

* Cutting-edge Resources & Mentorship: We champion your growth with abundant resources, mentorship, and career advice to set you up for unparalleled success

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Ancillary Benefits (Full-Time)

* 401(k) plan with up to 3% company match offered Day 1!

* Malpractice Insurance Provided

* PTO & Holiday (Full-Time)

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions for patients in a subacute or skilled nursing facility.

* Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and cognitive decline.

* Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the needs of each patient.

* Collaborate with facility staff, interdisciplinary teams, and family members to support patient care.

* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards using our clinician-designed electronic medical/health system (EHR).

* Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Requirements

* Doctoral degree (Ph. D. or Psy. D.) in Clinical Psychology for an accredited institution.

* Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychologist in State applying for.

* Effective oral and written communication in English

* Basic proficiency with technology, including electronic health records (EHR).

* Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to regulatory compliance.

* Ability to provide in-person services at assigned facilities, up to 45 minutes.

* Ability to walk, stand, and move between patient rooms and offices within the facility throughout the day.

* Full Vaccination and Booster Status may be required in some facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous clinical experience in a subacute, long-term care, or geriatric healthcare setting.

* History of treating Anxiety, Depression and Adjustment Disorders.

* Psych or Addictions experience is a plus.

* Excellent time management and organizational skills. 

SCT welcomes individuals with a variety of licensure types to join our exceptional team. We encourage you to reach out directly to learn more about current openings! Currently Hiring for Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, and LMFT located in NJ, NY, PA, or MD.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual PsychotherapyPsychological AssessmentDiagnosisEvidence-Based Treatment PlanningDepression TreatmentAnxiety TreatmentAdjustment Disorder TreatmentCognitive Decline CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Progress Monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Psychologist at Senior Care Therapy a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Atlantic City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,722/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Senior Care Therapy

Mental Health Care
Raritan, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $8,000
CEU Reimbursement Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) with up to 3% match
Malpractice Insurance Provided
PTO & Holiday