Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Deer Oaks • Renton, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join its integrated clinical team serving residents in long-term care facilities. The therapist works onsite at one or more facilities in the local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The role offers autonomy in organizing workflow and caseload, a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support.

The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy; conducts clinical assessments and treatment planning; and supports residents experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, and behavioral disturbances. The role includes coordinating care with facility professionals, maintaining timely documentation in the Geriatric Notes Tool, and following applicable ethical, professional, and regulatory standards. The therapist also builds professional relationships with facility staff and leadership and serves as a behavioral health resource.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted LMFT 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.
• Strong communication and comfort partnering 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 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 with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers.
• 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 for residents’ mental and emotional needs.

Benefits

• ASWB-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
• 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.
• Competitive compensation model.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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