Licensed Mental Health Counselor; LCSW or LMFT

About This Role

As our Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), you will be a vital part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of older adults. This role is more than just providing behavioral health care—it’s about building meaningful relationships, offering compassionate support, and ensuring that seniors receive the person-centered care they deserve.

In this role, you’ll work closely with an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to integrate behavioral health services into holistic care plans, ensuring that participants feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you’re providing therapy, guiding care planning, collaborating with specialists, or educating staff, your expertise will shape the way we approach mental health in older adults.

This is the perfect opportunity for 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 your skills and compassion come together to improve the well-being of seniors, 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 that each participant receives the care they need.
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration – Work closely with the IDT to educate team members on behavioral health assessments, goal setting, and interventions, helping them better 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 seamlessly incorporated into participant care plans.
• Community Partnership & Referral Coordination – Build and maintain strong 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 – Follow participants admitted to inpatient psychiatric facilities, ensuring that their needs are addressed and that post-discharge behavioral health interventions support their 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, helping to build a culture of understanding and support for participants facing mental health challenges. Occasionally, provide education directly to participants and caregivers.
• Adaptability & Support – Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the behavioral health needs of participants and the overall success of the organization

• Mission-Driven & Compassionate – Passionate about serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults with dignity, respect, and empathy.
• Experienced in Behavioral Health – At least 3 years of experience working 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 the state of California or equivalent licensure (LPCC, RN with BH certification, LICSW with behavioral health specialty, psychologist, LMHC, or other Mental Health specialist with appropriate experience).
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration – Previous experience working as part of an Interdisciplinary Team, contributing to holistic care planning.
• Strong Communication Skills – Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with participants, caregivers, and team members.
• Empathetic & Patient – A compassionate approach to care, with the 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 &…