Social Services Director (LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

This Geriatrics position at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Plainview is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Plainview, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Counseling, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessment, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Director manages the social services program, providing individual, group, and family counseling for geriatric psychiatric patients. They are responsible for discharge planning, clinical documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.