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Quick overview

Provide clinical behavioral health services including therapy, assessments, and treatment planning to residents in long-term care facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve resident outcomes while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements summary

Must hold an active, unrestricted Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license. Requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work independently in long-term care environments.

professional certificatePsychotherapyCare coordinationTrauma-informed careCrisis interventionTreatment planningClinical assessmentMental health supportInterdisciplinary collaborationBehavioral managementClinical documentationFamily therapyGroup therapyIndividual therapyGrief counselingGeriatric behavioral healthPsychosocial evaluation

Job description

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW): Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services

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 Independent Social Worker (LISW) to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your 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 so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will

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.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Liability insurance
Continuing education units

Licensed Independent Social Worker

Licensed Independent Social Worker

Quick overview

Requirements summary

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will

Benefits

About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

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Deena Mullins, Recruitment Partner, email

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