Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; Northfield (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Mon-Fri schedule

No on-call or after-hours

Liability insurance covered

ASWB CEUs at no cost

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Full-time FTE

Job summary

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution is seeking a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to join an integrated treatment team serving older adults and physically disabled residents of long-term care facilities. You will perform in-person assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapy, along with behavioral management services to a diverse client base.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, leverage geriatric-focused training, and access ASWB-accredited

Qualifications

• Fully licensed LICSW in your state.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological services including screening, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Manage psychotherapy intakes and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in LTC facilities.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy and behavioral management services.
• Adhere to ethical principles and professional guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker license (LICSW)

Tools

GNT (Geriatric Notes Tool)

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Deer Oaks as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and be part of an integrated treatment team that makes a difference in the lives of older adults and physically disabled individuals residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities. With our rich history of providing psychological services since 1992, Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in the Long-Term Care (LTC) geriatric field. We contract with thousands of LTC facilities across the country and are now inviting you to join our esteemed organization.

In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, allowing you to build meaningful connections with the individuals you serve. You will have the opportunity to conduct in-person assessments, provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services to a diverse range of individuals who are referred for various issues, including depression, anxiety, grief. Adjustment to changes in medical status, substance abuse, and others typically seen in an outpatient setting. We understand the importance of geriatric-focused training and continuous professional development, which is why we provide ASWB-accredited CEUs and ongoing consultation with our experienced team of clinicians. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way in your career journey.

Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance and support your career:

• Freedom to create your own schedule, with Monday to Friday hours. No on-call or after-hours work required.
• Administrative overhead (billing, collections, insurance Specialists, etc.) allows you to focus solely on providing high-quality clinical services.
• Liability Insurance covered 100% (full-time and part-time)
• Access to ASWB-accredited CEUs provided by our clinical experts at no cost to you.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Full-time100% FTE
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and more!

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based psychological services, including screening, assessment, and treatment planning.

• Manage psychotherapy intakes and treatment plans
• Collaborate as a part of a multidisciplinary team working with patients in Long-Term Care facilities in your area.
• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services.
• Adhere to ethical principles and professional guidelines.

Requirements

• Fully licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintains own schedule of counseling sessions, and utilize Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) to complete session notes in a timely manner.
• Maintains professional relationships with patients and facility partners.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

EEO Statement

Deer Oaks is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with federal and applicable state laws and regulations, it is the Company’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic.