Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) to join its integrated clinical team serving long-term care (LTC) communities. The counselor works onsite in one or more local LTC facilities, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The role offers professional autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support. The LCPC provides individual, family, and group therapy; conducts clinical assessments and treatment planning; supports residents experiencing a range of behavioral health concerns; and collaborates with facility staff and other providers. The counselor maintains timely clinical documentation, follows professional and regulatory guidelines, and builds relationships with facility staff and leadership.
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.
- Comfort navigating long-term care environments.
- Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to long-term care residents.
- Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning.
- Support residents experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in long-term care.
- Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
- Coordinate treatment with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers.
- Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
- Build professional relationships with facility staff and leadership and serve as a behavioral health resource.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in organizing daily workflow and caseload.
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call.
- ASWB-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
- Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
- Dedicated administrative teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
- HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
- Company-paid liability insurance for full-time and part-time staff.
- Competitive compensation model.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
