Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Deer Oaks • Martinsville, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide behavioral health services in one or more long-term care facilities in the clinician’s local community. The role includes therapy, assessment, care planning, and support for older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The clinician works onsite and has autonomy in organizing their workflow and caseload, with administrative and clinical support from the organization.

The LCSW provides individual, family, and group therapy; conducts clinical assessments and psychosocial evaluations; and delivers behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with geriatric-care best practices. The role involves collaboration with facility staff and interdisciplinary care teams, timely clinical documentation, and adherence to ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines. Deer Oaks offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties, as well as clinical support, mentorship, training, and administrative services.

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.
• Comfort navigating long-term care environments.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoyment of working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
• Ability to partner effectively with facility staff.
• Organization, compassion, and clinical confidence.
• Interest in 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 with conditions and concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, and behavioral disturbances.
• Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions consistent with geriatric-care best practices.
• Collaborate 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 the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
• Build professional relationships with facility staff and leadership and serve as a behavioral health resource.
• Organize daily workflow and caseload while working independently and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with a Monday–Friday schedule and no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
• ASWB-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
• Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
• Administrative support 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.
• Competitive compensation model.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed