Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
Provide therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support to residents in long-term care facilities. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- Therapy
- Assessment
- Care planning
- Behavioral health support
- Clinical assessments
- Psychosocial evaluations
- Screenings
- Treatment planning
- Behavioral management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation
- Communication
Location
- Local community
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 30+ years of experience in geriatric behavioral health (company history)
Education Level
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
- ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources
- 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
- Competitive compensation model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
About the Company
- Deer Oaks is 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.
- 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.