Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health SolutionChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is a mission-driven organization that has partnered with Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years, providing geriatric behavioral health services. They are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join their integrated clinical team. In this role, the LCSW will work onsite in long-term care facilities within their local community, delivering therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support. The position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and comprehensive administrative and clinical support, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

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

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
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