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Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)
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 Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) 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.
What You’ll Do
As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will:
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.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
Professional Growth
- ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources
Robust Administrative Support
- 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
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Who Thrives in this Role?
- LSCSWs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration
- Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
- Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
- Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident
- Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment
What You’ll Need
- Active, unrestricted LSCSW 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
About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution
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).
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW)
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 Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) 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.
What You’ll Do
As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will:
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.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
Professional Growth
- ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources
Robust Administrative Support
- 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
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Who Thrives in this Role?
- LSCSWs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration
- Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
- Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
- Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident
- Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment
What You’ll Need
- Active, unrestricted LSCSW 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
About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution
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).
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social worker jobs.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent credential
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning
- Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care documentation requirements
Tips for Your Clinical Social Worker Job Search
Lead your resume with licensure details
List your license type, state of licensure, and expiration date at the top of your resume. Hiring managers scan for LCSW, LMSW, or state-specific equivalents before reading anything else, so bury it and you risk early elimination.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by clinical population
Search by the population you want to serve, such as geriatric, pediatric, or forensic, not just the job title. Employers often use population-specific language in listings that broad searches miss entirely.
Tailor your cover letter to the setting
A hospital social worker role and a community mental health role call for completely different emphasis. Match your examples to the setting's priorities, whether that's care coordination, crisis intervention, or case management.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Most clinical social worker interviews include structured behavioral questions tied to the NASW Code of Ethics, mandatory reporting scenarios, or caseload management. Practice concrete answers using real case examples without identifying client information.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If you're working toward full licensure, confirm in writing how many supervised hours per week the employer provides and who your supervisor is. Vague verbal commitments can delay your licensure timeline by months.
Clinical Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical social workers?
The companies hiring the most clinical social workers right now include Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, and LiveWell Homecare Agency, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, community mental health centers, and school districts consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many clinical social worker jobs are remote?
About 72% of clinical social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, a share that has grown alongside telehealth adoption across the field. Roles focused on outpatient therapy, care management, and employee assistance programs tend to have the highest concentration of remote opportunities compared to hospital-based or in-person crisis positions.
How do you become a clinical social worker?
You earn a Bachelor of Social Work or a related undergraduate degree, then complete a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, which includes a required field practicum. After graduation, you apply for your state's provisional or associate license, accumulate the supervised clinical hours your state requires, and then sit for the ASWB Clinical exam to earn full licensure.
Can you get hired as a clinical social worker with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire newly licensed or provisionally licensed social workers, particularly in community mental health, school-based programs, and hospital systems that offer structured supervision. Completing your MSW field placements in a clinical setting and highlighting any internship work with your target population can make your application competitive even without post-graduation experience.
What does the clinical social worker interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen by HR, followed by a panel interview with the clinical supervisor and team members that focuses on case scenarios, ethical dilemmas, and your approach to documentation. Some employers add a practical component such as a mock intake assessment or a written vignette, and reference checks typically happen before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to clinical social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your license type, preferred setting, and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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