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 its integrated clinical team serving long-term care facilities. The clinician works onsite in one or more local long-term care facilities, providing therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The role offers professional autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support. The CSW-PIP provides individual, family, and group therapy; conducts clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning; and supports residents with conditions and concerns common in long-term care. The clinician collaborates with facility and medical professionals, maintains timely and compliant documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT), and builds effective relationships with facility staff and leadership. Deer Oaks provides administrative support for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling, along with clinical support, mentorship, consultation, training, and specialty resources. The posting lists competitive compensation and benefits, with some benefits applying to full-time employees only.
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.
- Comfort navigating long-term care environments.
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
- Value autonomy paired with team collaboration.
- Be organized, compassionate, clinically confident, and comfortable partnering with facility staff.
- Seek long-term stability in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to long-term care residents.
- Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning.
- Support residents experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in long-term care settings.
- Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
- Coordinate treatment and work with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to improve resident outcomes.
- Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
- Build professional relationships with facility staff and leadership, and serve as a behavioral health resource for residents’ mental and emotional needs.
Benefits
- ASWB-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
- Dedicated administrative teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
- HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
- Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time staff.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time staff.
- Competitive compensation model.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
