Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; Manchaca (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join our integrated clinical team onsite at long-term care facilities in the local community. You will provide therapy, conduct assessments, and contribute to care planning to support residents' emotional well-being.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with strong administrative and clinical support to focus on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMFT with active, unrestricted license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
• Conduct clinical assessments and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, social services, and medical teams.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and care records.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

LMFT license

Tools

GNT (Geriatric Notes Tool)

HIPAA compliance

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?

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.