Licensed Mental Health Counselor; LCSW or LMFT

About This Role

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) role involves being a vital part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of older adults. This position focuses on building meaningful relationships, compassionate support, and person-centered care for seniors.

You will work with an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to integrate behavioral health services into holistic care plans, ensuring participants feel heard, understood, and supported. Responsibilities include providing therapy, guiding care planning, collaborating with specialists, and educating staff to shape how we approach mental health in older adults.

This role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces problem-solving with empathy and patience, and is committed to making a lasting impact.

If you’re looking for a role where clinical skills and compassion come together to improve senior well-being, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

• Behavioral Health Assessment & Treatment – Provide behavioral health diagnosis, care planning, and therapy to address a range of mental health concerns, ensuring each participant receives the care they need.
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration – Work with the IDT to educate team members on behavioral health assessments, goal setting, and interventions, helping them understand mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and behavioral manifestations of dementia.
• Care Plan Integration – Partner with clinicians and care teams to ensure behavioral health needs are incorporated into participant care plans.
• Community Partnership & Referral Coordination – Build and maintain relationships with community behavioral health specialists, ensuring smooth referrals and coordinated care when needed.
• Geriatric Psychiatry Coordination – Work with consulting geriatric psychiatrists to facilitate communication and optimize behavioral health resources for participants.
• Crisis & Inpatient Support – Monitor participants admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities, ensuring needs are addressed and post-discharge behavioral health interventions support recovery.
• Behavioral Health Evaluation & Diagnosis – Assess participants with unclear behavioral health conditions to establish accurate diagnoses and care plans.
• Education & Training – Provide training to staff on behavioral health topics, and occasionally educate participants and caregivers.
• Adaptability & Support – Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support behavioral health needs and the organization’s success.

• Mission-Driven & Compassionate – Passionate about serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults with dignity, respect, and empathy.
• Experience in Behavioral Health – At least 3 years of experience in behavioral health, specifically with elderly or medically complex populations.
• Licensed & Credentialed – Current and active license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist in California or equivalent licensure (LPCC, RN with BH certification, LICSW with behavioral health specialty, psychologist, LMHC, or other qualifying mental health credential).
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration – Experience working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team contributing to holistic care planning.
• Strong Communication Skills – Ability to clearly communicate with participants, caregivers, and team members.
• Empathetic & Patient – A compassionate approach with patience to support participants through behavioral health challenges.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Strong ability to assess situations, make informed decisions, and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledgeable in Social Work & Substance Use Theories – Understanding of social work frameworks and substance use treatment models.
• PACE Experience Preferred – Prior experience with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a plus.
• CPR & First Aid – Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of employment.

• Consistent Schedule – Monday–Friday schedule for stability and work-life balance.
• Engaging On-Site Team – 100% on-site role with opportunities to build…