Deer Oaks Behavioral Health

03/06/2026

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

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...

03/04/2026

Behavioral health works best when it’s integrated into daily facility operations — not siloed as a referral service.

02/27/2026

At Deer Oaks, behavioral health is more than a service line — it’s a commitment to dignity, stability, and quality of life for older adults.

02/25/2026

Behavioral health should support compliance — not complicate it.

So your team can focus on care delivery with confidence.

02/23/2026

Compassion is at the heart of everything we do.

Behavioral health is human care.

02/20/2026

Hiring nationwide.

We’re growing to meet the increasing behavioral health needs in post-acute and long-term care.

02/19/2026

We want to spot light Kate, Nurse Practitioner, with Deer Oaks Behavioral Health Services. Kate is a Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience. She possesses a deep-seated passion for working in SNF and LTC environments, where she focuses on managing complex patient needs with both clinical expertise and compassion. Beyond her clinical skills, she is driven by a genuine interest in her patients' life stories, believing that truly knowing the person is key to providing the best care. Kate enjoys working in a multi disciplinary approach in order to improve the patients’ overall health and wellbeing. Outside of the facility, she recharges by diving into a good book and enjoying quality time with her family and friends.

02/18/2026

We don’t just provide clinicians. We build partnerships.

Because behavioral health works best when everyone is aligned.

02/16/2026

Dementia care is behavioral health care.

Agitation, withdrawal, aggression, and refusal of care are often expressions of unmet needs.

Supporting residents means supporting the teams who care for them.

02/13/2026

Behind every stabilized resident is a dedicated clinician.

This month, we’re especially grateful for the psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers and professional counselors who show up — day after day — for patients navigating medical complexity, cognitive changes, and emotional challenges.

Your work matters more than you know.

02/11/2026

Strong behavioral health programs don’t just feel good — they deliver measurable results.

Facilities partnering with Deer Oaks often see improvements in stabilization, antipsychotic stewardship, care plan compliance, staff confidence, and resident satisfaction.