Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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 Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) to join our integrated clinical team in Des Moines, Iowa. We are accepting both full-time and part-time applications.
In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within the Des Moines area, providing therapy, assessments, 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 experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in LTC settings.
• Deliver behavioral management services 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 and 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 responsibilities.
• Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload.
Professional Growth
• Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)-accredited continuing education units (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.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
• Professional liability insurance provided at no cost to full-time and part-time staff.
Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive compensation model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays for eligible employees.
Who Thrives in This Role?
• Licensed Psychologists (LPs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), and Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISWs) who value professional autonomy paired with team collaboration.
• Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
• Strong communicators who are comfortable partnering with facility staff and leadership.
• Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident.
• Clinicians seeking long-term stability within a supportive organization.
What You’ll Need
• An active, unrestricted Iowa license as a Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort working within long-term care (LTC) environments.
• A commitment to timely documentation and high-quality patient 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 residents’ emotional well-being and quality of life through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services.
To learn more about our organization, visit [www.deeroaks.com](http://www.
For additional information or to express interest, please contact:
Deena Mullins
Recruiting Partner
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health
Email: [dmullins@deeroaks.com](
Cell: (210) 237-6478