Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Counselor 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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.

In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, allowing you to build meaningful connections with the individuals you serve.

You will have the opportunity to 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. 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.

We are committed to supporting you every step of the way in your career journey and have developed a specialized training program for LMFTs that includes available case consultation with peers and mentors, live training modules to enhance clinical and diagnostic skills, and weekly check-ins with a mentor for additional support as needed.

At Deer Oaks, we value compassion and reliability in our clinicians. We offer a nationally recognized work environment that provides ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an LMFT, this is your chance to be part of an organization that prioritizes the psychological and psychiatric well-being of individuals in LTC facilities located in your area.

Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance

and support your career:

  • 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.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan (full-time and part-time)

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based psychological services, including screening, assessment, and treatment planning.

  • 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.
  • Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services.
  • Adhere to ethical principles and professional guidelines.

Requirements

  • Fully licensed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Maintains own schedule of counseling sessions, and utilize Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) to complete session notes in a timely manner.
  • Maintains professional relationships with patients and facility partners.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute your expertise to a respected behavioral health organization. Take the next step in your career and apply today to become a valued member of our team at Deer Oaks.

To explore further information regarding Deer Oaks and potential opportunities with our organization, kindly visit our official website at deeroaks.com.

Or Contact

Mariah Gonzales, Senior Recruitment Partner, email: mgonzales@deeroaks.com [dmullins@deeroaks.com]Cell: (210) 993-1024

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentClinical documentationGeriatric careCrisis interventionCase management

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 110 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) — ranked against 883 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
CME allowance
31% this job
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 8.7
Better work-life than 80% of Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Missouri City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Typical market rent
$2,117/mo
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

Mental Health Care
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
No On-Call
No After-Hours Work
Administrative Support
Liability Insurance Covered 100%
APA-Accredited CEUs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Part-Time Options Available