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.

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 our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Professional Growth: ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost, ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation, access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, no evenings, weekends, or on-call, autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload, professional growth opportunities.
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation model, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, generous PTO and paid holidays.

Pay

Competitive compensation model.

Schedule

Create your own Monday–Friday schedule.

Additional Information

Contact Mariah Gonzales, Senior Recruitment Partner, at 210-993-1024 or mgonzales@deeroaks.com for more information.