Licensed Professional Counselor
About the role
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is a mission‑driven, nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of long‑term care facilities nationwide 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.
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.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted LCPC 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 partnering with facility staff
- Organized, compassionate, and clinically confident
- Seek long‑term stability in a supportive environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Liability insurance provided (100% company‑paid) for full‑time and part‑time staff
- 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
Schedule
Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule; no evenings, weekends, or on‑call.