Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About the Role
Join a mission‑driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to long‑term care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence‑based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will work onsite in one or more LTC facilities within the local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
- Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning.
- Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in LTC settings.
- Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal‑oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
- Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate treatment and improve resident outcomes.
- Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) and follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines.
- Build strong professional relationships with facility staff and leadership, serving as a behavioral health resource.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted LCSW license.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Comfortable navigating long‑term care environments.
- Commitment to timely documentation and high‑quality care.
Preferred Skills and Qualities
- Experience working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
- Strong communicator comfortable partnering with facility staff.
- Organized, compassionate, and clinically confident.
- Desire for long‑term stability in a supportive environment.
Benefits
- Flexible Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or on‑call duties.
- Autonomy in organizing daily workflow and caseload.
- ASWB‑accredited CEUs at no cost.
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
- Access to geriatric‑specific clinical training and specialty resources.
- Robust administrative support for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
- HIPAA‑compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
- Company‑paid liability insurance for full‑time and part‑time staff.
- Competitive compensation model.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (full‑time).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays (full‑time).
Schedule
Predictable Monday–Friday schedule; no evenings, weekends, or on‑call required.
About Deer Oaks
Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of skilled nursing and assisted‑living facilities nationwide since 1992. The organization’s mission is to enhance the emotional well‑being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services. For more information, visit www.deeroaks.com or contact Deena Mullins, Recruitment Partner (email: dmullins@deeroaks.com, phone: (210) 237‑6478).