Lisa Lind, PhD

Lisa Lind, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified geropsychologist who serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Deer Oaks. In her role, she oversees the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the organization’s clinical training and continuing education programs, quality assurance initiatives, and regulatory compliance. Dr. Lind provides clinical leadership and operational guidance to hundreds of mental health professionals delivering psychological and psychiatric services across the United States. Through this work, she helps ensure that residents in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living communities receive high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care tailored to the unique needs of older adults.

Dr. Lind is widely recognized for her expertise in geropsychology and behavioral health in long-term care (LTC) environments. Her scholarly research, professional presentations, and interviews have focused on the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on LTC residents, health promotion in LTC settings, and management of mental health conditions in older adults. She has also contributed thought leadership on topics central to psychological practice in post-acute and long-term care settings, including trauma-informed care, interdisciplinary collaboration, the role of AI to assist with loneliness in LTC settings, and the effects of disasters and public health emergencies on vulnerable older adults. Her work emphasizes practical, compassionate approaches that support both residents and the care teams who serve them.

In addition to her leadership at Deer Oaks, Dr. Lind has played an active role in shaping national policy and professional standards related to aging and long-term care psychology through leadership on national boards and committees and advocacy efforts. She is a Past President of Psychologists in Long-Term Care (PLTC), where she helped advance professional education, advocacy, and best practices for psychologists working in LTC settings. She also previously served as Chair of the Behavioral Health Subcommittee for the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts aimed at improving behavioral health outcomes in post-acute and long-term care environments. She also serves on the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Aging (CONA), where she collaborates with national leaders on issues affecting older adults and the professionals who care for them. Dr. Lind’s commitment to service and advocacy efforts are highlighted by her current positions as Chair of Public Policy for PLTC and serving on APA’s Division 20’s Executive Committee as CONA Liaison and Advocacy Representative. She is an active member of the American Psychological Association, Texas Psychological Association, and the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association.

Dr. Lind’s leadership, scholarship, and clinical contributions have earned her significant professional recognition. In 2022, she received the James Georgoulakis, PhD Award for Outstanding Contributions to Psychology in Long-Term Care, an honor presented annually to a psychologist whose work has meaningfully advanced LTC psychology through research, education, clinical practice, or advocacy. In 2024, she was named Clinician of the Year by the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association, recognizing her exceptional commitment to excellence in direct patient care and her leadership in advancing behavioral health services within post-acute and long-term care settings. She has also been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Chief Clinical Officers of 2025. These honors reflect her leadership and longstanding dedication to improving the mental health and quality of life of older adults nationwide.