Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Social WorkerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Join our dynamic team at Deer Oaks as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) 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 ASWB-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.

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, with Monday to Friday hours. No on-call or after-hours work required.
  • 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 ASWB-accredited CEUs provided by our clinical experts at no cost to you.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Full-time100% FTE
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and more!

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 Independent Clinical Social Worker.
  • 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.

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

Please feel free to schedule a telephone call with me by visiting https://calendly.com/mariah-deeroaks/round1, or alternatively, you can reach out to me directly via email at mgonzales@deeroaks.com, or by phone at (210) 993-1024.

EEO Statement

Deer Oaks is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with federal and applicable state laws and regulations, it is the Company’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical social workGeriatric careCrisis interventionDocumentationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,101 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 88 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Northfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k
Median resident rent
$997/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 8.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Freedom to create your own schedule
Monday to Friday hours
No on-call or after-hours work
Administrative overhead (billing, collections, insurance specialists)
Liability Insurance covered 100%
ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan