Job Summary
LISW or LPCC Therapist – Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Communities
Open Water Counseling & Recovery
Open Water Counseling & Recovery is growing, and we are looking for a passionate therapist to join our team serving nursing homes and assisted living communities.
At Open Water, we believe mental health care should reach people where they live. Our therapists work directly within long-term care communities, providing compassionate counseling and becoming a trusted part of the care team.
This is a field-based position, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with residents while collaborating closely with nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams. Our work focuses on improving quality of life for older adults by addressing depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to illness, and other mental health challenges that often accompany aging.
If you are a therapist who is passionate about serving the geriatric population and making a meaningful impact, we would love to meet you.
Why Therapists Love This Role
- Work directly with residents where they live, making a real impact on daily lives
- Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and care teams
- Be part of a collaborative care model with nursing homes and assisted living staff
- Help older adults navigate grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions
- Enjoy a flexible schedule and independence in the field
Our team also supports therapists with referrals, scheduling coordination, and collaboration with facility staff, allowing clinicians to focus on providing exceptional care.
Our work helps reduce hospitalizations, improve quality of life, and ensure older adults receive compassionate mental health care.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling to residents in nursing homes and assisted living communities
- Conduct mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field
- Independently Licensed in Ohio (LISW or LPCC)
- Experience working with older adults preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with a clinical team
- Passion for supporting the mental health and well-being of the geriatric population
Open Water therapists have the opportunity to work directly in nursing homes and assisted living communities, building meaningful relationships while maintaining flexibility and independence in the field. Our model supports clinicians through referrals, scheduling coordination, and collaboration with facility partners, allowing therapists to focus on delivering high-quality care.
Additional benefits include:
- 401(k) with company matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development support
At Open Water Counseling & Recovery, we are building a team of clinicians who lead with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. We believe mental health care should be accessible, collaborative, and deeply human.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
