Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Deer Oaks The Behavioral Health Solution
Chicago, IL

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.

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?

  • LCSWs 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 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

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

or contact:

Deena Mullins, Recruitment Partner, email: [email protected], Cell: (210) 237-6478

Posted 2026-05-27

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