Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution•Castle Rock, CO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 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. 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. 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 [http://www.deeroaks.com].

Requirements

Active, unrestricted LCSW 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

Nice To Haves

LCSWs 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

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.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
No evenings, weekends, or on-call
Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources
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
Competitive compensation model
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous PTO and paid holidays