Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution·Orange, Virginia
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide individual, family, and group therapy while conducting clinical assessments and treatment planning for residents in long-term care facilities. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services
Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive.
Clinical Care
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.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
Facility Partnership
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.
Why Choose Deer Oaks?
We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed.
Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.
To learn more about our organization, visit www.deeroaks.com [http://www.deeroaks.com].
dmullins@deeroaks.com, [dmullins@deeroaks.com]Cell: (210) 237-6478
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted LCSW license and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to work independently in a long-term care environment.
Market context
In Virginia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker roles are typically in steady demand across healthcare and behavioral health settings, especially where counseling, care coordination, and crisis support are needed. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for an MSW, active LCSW/MSW licensure in any U.S. state, recent post-master direct counseling experience, and an AHA BLS card. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and recent experience before applying.
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