Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) to join their integrated clinical team. This role involves working onsite in long-term care facilities to provide therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. The position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday-Friday schedule, and administrative/clinical support, focusing on helping older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions thrive. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health with over 30 years of experience.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted CSW-PIP 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
- CSW-PIPs 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 conditions such as depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, and behavioral disturbances 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.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using the 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 for full time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays for full time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
