Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Liability insurance provided

Job summary

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to deliver therapy and support in long-term care facilities in Vermont. The role offers a predictable schedule, professional autonomy, and comprehensive administrative support. Ideal candidates are LMFTs who enjoy working with older adults and appreciate a collaborative environment. Competitive compensation, medical and mental health benefits, and access to ongoing professional development are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to high-quality care and timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
• Conduct clinical assessments and treatment planning.
• Work closely with facility staff to improve resident outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to navigate LTC environments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Compassion and clinical confidence

Education

Active, unrestricted LMFT license

Job description

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services

Join 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.

We are seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday‑Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Care

• 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.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• 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.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.

Facility Partnership

• 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.

Why Choose Deer Oaks?

We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday‑Friday schedule.
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call.
• Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload.

Professional Growth

• ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost.
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
• Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.

Robust Administrative Support

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Who Thrives in this Role?

• LMFTs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration.
• Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
• Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff.
• Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident.
• Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Need

• 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.

About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

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.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.deeroaks.com.