Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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 Marriage and Family Therapist 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.
* Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting
residents’ mental and emotional needs.

Why Choose Deer Oaks?

We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our
clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed.

Work-Life Balance

* Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
* No evenings, weekends, or on-call
* Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload

Professional Growth

* ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
* Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
* Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources

Robust Administrative Support

* Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and
scheduling
* HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows
* Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time
staff

Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive compensation model
* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan
* Generous PTO and paid holidays

Who Thrives in this Role?

* LMFTs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration
* Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex
individuals
* Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
* Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident
* Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment

What You’ll Need

* 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

About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks
proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities
nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of
life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health
services.

To learn more about our organization, visit www. deeroaks. com.