Geriatric LMFT — Autonomy & Growth in Long-Term Care

Deer Oaks; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Liability insurance

Job summary

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services seeks a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join an integrated clinical team. You will work onsite in one or more long‑term care facilities, providing therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support with autonomy and strong administrative and clinical backing.

The role emphasizes geriatrics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.

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-related conditions.
• Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with geriatric care best practices.
• 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.

Skills

LMFT license

Education

Masters or better in Psychology

Job description

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services seeks a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join an integrated clinical team. You will work onsite in one or more long‑term care facilities, providing therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support with autonomy and strong administrative and clinical backing.

The role emphasizes geriatrics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliant documentation.