Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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. We are seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) to join our integrated clinical team, working onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Care
- 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.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- 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.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
- Facility Partnership
- Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.
- Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted LMFT 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 LTC environments.
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule.
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call.
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload.
- Professional Growth
- ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost.
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
- Robust Administrative Support
- Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
- HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
- Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff.
- Compensation & Benefits
- 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.
About the Company
Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.