Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

About the role

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of long-term care facilities across the country for over 30 years. We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our integrated clinical team, working onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community. This position 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule.
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call.
• Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload.

Professional Growth

• ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost.
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
• Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.

Robust Administrative Support

• Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
• HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
• Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted LMHC 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.

Qualifications

• LMFTs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration.
• Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
• Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff.
• Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident.
• Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment.

About the company

Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services. To learn more, visit www.deeroaks.com.