Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
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 www.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
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 Above average in Marriage & Family Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 275 active Marriage & Family Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 78 active listings.
Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 20% have no call, 56% 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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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