Deer Oaks Behavioral Health

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health Leading provider of behavioral health services in long term care. Deer Oaks is considered the largest provider of geropsychology services in the USA.

Deer Oaks employs licensed psychologist and licensed clinical social workers to work in local area nursing homes and other long term care facilities. Currently, staff are providing services in the following locations: Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, and Wyom

ing. For more information, visit our website, www.deeroaks.com, or email us at recruiting@deeroaks.com

Mental health conditions affect millions — awareness, compassion, and access to care save lives.
03/30/2026

Mental health conditions affect millions — awareness, compassion, and access to care save lives.

Today, Dr. Warren and Ashlee Steele presented on self-care and Deer Oaks services at the OPCO Social Worker Conference. ...
03/27/2026

Today, Dr. Warren and Ashlee Steele presented on self-care and Deer Oaks services at the OPCO Social Worker Conference. We value our corporate partnerships as a meaningful way to expand access to mental health services and better support the well-being of residents.

This week we recognize the physicians whose leadership strengthens clinical outcomes across post-acute care.
03/25/2026

This week we recognize the physicians whose leadership strengthens clinical outcomes across post-acute care.

Happy Doctors’ Day to the physicians who lead with expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient-centered care.
03/23/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day to the physicians who lead with expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Predictable schedules. Clinical support. Meaningful work. Join Deer Oaks.
03/20/2026

Predictable schedules. Clinical support. Meaningful work. Join Deer Oaks.

We partner with administrators, nursing leaders, and therapy teams to deliver consistent behavioral health support.
03/18/2026

We partner with administrators, nursing leaders, and therapy teams to deliver consistent behavioral health support.

Dementia-related behaviors are clinical symptoms — not character flaws. Behavioral health care makes the difference.
03/16/2026

Dementia-related behaviors are clinical symptoms — not character flaws. Behavioral health care makes the difference.

Thank you to the social workers who advocate, listen, coordinate, and care — your impact is immeasurable.
03/13/2026

Thank you to the social workers who advocate, listen, coordinate, and care — your impact is immeasurable.

Supporting nursing teams with behavioral health expertise improves safety, confidence, and resident outcomes.
03/11/2026

Supporting nursing teams with behavioral health expertise improves safety, confidence, and resident outcomes.

Strong behavioral health programs help reduce avoidable hospitalizations and stabilize complex patients.
03/09/2026

Strong behavioral health programs help reduce avoidable hospitalizations and stabilize complex patients.

We’re growing nationwide and hiring behavioral health clinicians passionate about post-acute and long-term care.
03/06/2026

We’re growing nationwide and hiring behavioral health clinicians passionate about post-acute and long-term care.

Trauma-informed care has become an essential component of quality care in post-acute and long-term care settings.In a re...
03/05/2026

Trauma-informed care has become an essential component of quality care in post-acute and long-term care settings.

In a recent article from Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (PALTC) News, Deer Oaks Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Lisa Lind, board-certified geropsychologist, shares insights on how facilities have evolved in their understanding and implementation of trauma-informed care since CMS introduced the requirements under F699.

As Dr. Lind explains, recognizing the impact of trauma and avoiding re-traumatization requires a system-wide approach—integrating staff training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership support to promote emotional, psychological, and physical safety for residents.

The article also explores practical considerations for facilities, including documentation expectations, ongoing staff education, and the importance of leadership modeling trauma-informed principles across care settings.

📖 Read the full article:

https://paltmed.org/news-media/uncertainty-understanding-update-trauma-informed-care

In November 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the final phase of a trauma-informed care (TIC) provision for post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) as part of F-tag F699, which requires facilities to provide trauma survivors with culturally competent trauma-informed car...

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San Antonio, TX
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