Licensed Professional Counselor

Overview

Join our dynamic team at Deer Oaks as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and be part of an integrated treatment team that makes a difference in the lives of older adults and physically disabled individuals residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities. Deer Oaks provides psychological services since 1992 and is a nationally recognized leader in the LTC geriatric field. We contract with thousands of LTC facilities nationwide and invite you to join our organization.

In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, allowing you to build meaningful connections with the individuals you serve. You will conduct in-person assessments, provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services to a diverse range of individuals referred for issues including depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to changes in medical status, substance use, and other concerns typically addressed in outpatient settings.

Deer Oaks supports geriatric-focused training and ongoing professional development, including accredited CEUs and consultation with an experienced clinical team.

We offer a specialized training program for LPCs with case consultation, live training modules to enhance clinical and diagnostic skills, and weekly mentor check-ins for additional support as needed. We provide a nationally recognized work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Provide evidence-based psychological services, including screening, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Manage psychotherapy intakes and treatment plans.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team working with patients in Long-Term Care facilities in your area.
• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services.
• Adhere to ethical principles and professional guidelines.

• Fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Maintains own schedule of counseling sessions, and utilizes Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) to complete session notes in a timely manner
• Maintains professional relationships with patients and facility partners
• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Freedom to create your own schedule:
  Monday – Friday, business hours, no rigid start/end times; no on-call or after-hours work required (part-time options available)
• Administrative overhead (billing, collections, insurance specialists, etc.) allows you to focus on providing high-quality clinical services
• Liability insurance covered 100% (full-time and part-time)
• Access to APA-accredited CEUs provided by clinical experts at no cost to you
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (offered for some part-time positions)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (full-time and part-time)
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and more

EEO Statement:
Deer Oaks is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with federal and applicable state laws and regulations, it is the Company’s policy to grant equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic.