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

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will:

• 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.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an LPC who values autonomy paired with team collaboration, enjoys working with older adults and medically complex individuals, and is a strong communicator comfortable partnering with facility staff.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation model
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call
• Autonomy in organizing your 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, including dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
• Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff