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Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP)

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102

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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 Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) 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?

CSW-PIPs 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 CSW-PIP 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.

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