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.

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 conditions common in LTC settings.
• Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
• 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.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, no evenings, weekends, or on-call; autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload.
• Professional Growth: APA-accredited CEUs at no cost; ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation; access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
• Roadmap to Success: Robust administrative support 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.

Pay

Competitive compensation model.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule.

Why Deer Oaks?

We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed. 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.