Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

About the role

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services is a mission‑driven organization that has partnered with thousands of long‑term care facilities for over 30 years, delivering compassionate, evidence‑based geriatric behavioral health services. We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor to join our integrated clinical team, working onsite in one or more LTC facilities in your local community to provide therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This role offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on helping patients thrive.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents. Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning. Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in LTC settings. Deliver behavioral management 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 & 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.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted LCMHC license
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Comfortable navigating LTC environments
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation model
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Liability insurance provided (100% company‑paid) for full‑time and part‑time staff
• ASWB‑accredited CEUs at no cost
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
• Access to geriatric‑specific clinical training and specialty resources
• Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
• HIPAA‑compliant documentation system and efficient workflows

Schedule

Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule; no evenings, weekends, or on‑call responsibilities.