Geriatric LMFT — Weekdays, Autonomy, No On-Call

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No evenings, weekends, or on-call

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Ongoing clinical support, mentorship,

ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost

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’ll work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your community, providing therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support.

The role emphasizes autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and comprehensive administrative and clinical backing to help residents thrive.

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.
• Comfortable navigating LTC environments.
• 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

LMFT license

Tools

GNT (Geriatric Notes Tool)

HIPAA-compliant documentation system

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’ll work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your community, providing therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support.

The role emphasizes autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and comprehensive administrative and clinical backing to help residents thrive.