Licensed Professional Counselor

About the Role

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join its integrated clinical team in long‑term care (LTC) facilities. The clinician will work onsite in one or more LTC communities, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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 LTC‑common conditions.
• Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal‑oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
• Collaborate 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.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) and follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
• Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership, serving as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) 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.
• Comfort navigating long‑term care environments.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high‑quality care.

Benefits

• Flexible Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or on‑call requirements.
• Professional autonomy in organizing daily workflow and caseload.
• ASWB‑accredited CEUs at no cost.
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
• Access to geriatric‑specific clinical training and specialty resources.
• Robust administrative support for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
• HIPAA‑compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
• Company‑paid liability insurance for full‑time and part‑time staff.
• Competitive compensation model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

Schedule

Predictable Monday–Friday schedule; no evenings, weekends, or on‑call duties.

About Deer Oaks

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health has been a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health since 1992, partnering with thousands of skilled‑nursing and assisted‑living facilities nationwide. The organization’s mission is to enhance the emotional well‑being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services. For more information, visit www.deeroaks.com or contact Donald Williams, Recruitment Partner (dwilliams@deeroaks.com, (832) 358‑4501).