Licensed Therapist - Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living

Licensed Therapist – Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Position: Licensed Therapist Location: Skilled Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living Communities Phoenix and surrounding areas Reports To: Clinical Leadership Position Summary TrustedCare Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Licensed Therapist to provide behavioral health services to residents in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. This position focuses on supporting residents' emotional and psychological well-being through individualized counseling, treatment planning, and collaboration with facility staff and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate is patient-centered, organized, and comfortable working independently in a long-term care setting. Key Responsibilities Provide individual psychotherapy and behavioral health counseling to residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Support residents experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment difficulties, and other behavioral health concerns. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Collaborate with psychiatric providers, nursing staff, social workers, and facility leadership to coordinate patient care. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on individual needs. Identify and appropriately respond to changes in mental health status, including safety concerns. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. Manage assigned patient caseloads and maintain consistent communication with the clinical team. Provide compassionate, professional care while promoting residents' dignity, independence, and quality of life. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field. Active, unrestricted Arizona clinical license as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or other qualifying independently licensed behavioral health professional. Active Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. Current TB clearance/testing documentation meeting facility and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience providing psychotherapy and behavioral health assessments. Strong clinical documentation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to travel to assigned skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working in skilled nursing, assisted living, long-term care, or geriatric behavioral health settings. Experience working with older adults and individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs. Familiarity with electronic medical records and facility-based care coordination. Professional Expectations Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and respect toward patients, families, and facility staff. Maintain all required licenses, certifications, fingerprint clearance, and TB documentation. Complete clinical documentation within established company timelines. Follow TrustedCare Medical Group policies and all applicable facility requirements. Represent TrustedCare Medical Group professionally while maintaining strong relationships with facility partners. About TrustedCare Medical Group TrustedCare Medical Group is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate behavioral health services. Our team works closely with healthcare facilities to ensure patients receive accessible, individualized mental health care that supports their overall well-being and quality of life. TrustedCare Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr U2RWorthit1 LLC