Licensed Professional Counselor

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We are 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.

This role is based onsite at one or more long‑term care facilities in your local community. You will work within an integrated clinical team, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. The position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support.

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

• 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, and behavioral disturbances; 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.

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

• 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

• Dedicated teams 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

• Competitive compensation model
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• LPCs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration
• Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
• Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
• Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident
• Clinicians seeking long‑term stability in a supportive environment

• 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

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.

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