Licensed Professional Counselor

About the role

Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. We are seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive.

About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution 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.

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 LPC 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

Skills

• Value autonomy paired with team collaboration
• Enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
• Strong communicator comfortable partner