Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
About the role
Join our dynamic team at Deer Oaks as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and be part of an integrated treatment team that makes a difference in the lives of older adults and physically disabled individuals residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities. With our rich history of providing psychological services since 1992, Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in the Long-Term Care (LTC) geriatric field. We contract with thousands of LTC facilities across the country and are now inviting you to join our esteemed organization.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person assessments, provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services to a diverse range of individuals who are referred for various issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to changes in medical status, substance abuse, and others typically seen in an outpatient setting.
- Manage psychotherapy intakes and treatment plans.
- Collaborate as a part of a multidisciplinary team working with patients in Long-Term Care facilities in your area.
- Adhere to ethical principles and professional guidelines.
Requirements
- Full license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Maintain own schedule of counseling sessions, and utilize Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) to complete session notes in a timely manner.
- Maintain professional relationships with patients and facility partners.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
Qualifications
We understand the importance of geriatric-focused training and continuous professional development, which is why we provide accredited CEUs and ongoing consultation with our experienced team of clinicians.
Skills
We value compassion and reliability in our clinicians. We offer a nationally recognized work environment that provides ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Benefits
- Freedom to create your own schedule: Monday – Friday, business hours, no rigid start/end times; no on-call or after-hours work required (part-time options available).
- Administrative overhead (billing, collections, insurance Specialists, etc.) allows you to focus solely on providing high-quality clinical services.
- Liability Insurance covered 100% (full-time and part-time).
- Access to APA-accredited CEUs provided by our clinical experts at no cost to you.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits (offered for some part-time positions).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan (full-time and part-time).
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and more!