Geriatric LCSW: Autonomy, Flexible M-F Schedule

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost

Liability insurance (100% company-paid

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution is seeking an LCSW to join our integrated clinical team, providing therapy and assessments onsite in long-term care facilities within your local community. The role offers professional autonomy and a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with strong administrative and clinical support to focus on helping patients thrive.

You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and those with chronic

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted LCSW license.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

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 LTC conditions.
• Deliver behavioral management and brief interventions aligned with geriatric care best practices.
• Work with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical teams to coordinate treatment and improve outcomes.
• Maintain documentation using the GNT and follow ethical, professional guidelines.

Skills

LCSW license

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work with team

Tools

GNT (Geriatric Notes Tool)

Job description

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution is seeking an LCSW to join our integrated clinical team, providing therapy and assessments onsite in long-term care facilities within your local community. The role offers professional autonomy and a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with strong administrative and clinical support to focus on helping patients thrive.

You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and those with chronic