Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)- Certified Professional Counselor (CPC)
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) to join its integrated clinical team serving long-term care communities. The practitioner works onsite in one or more local long-term care facilities, providing therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The role offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and administrative and clinical support. The practitioner provides individual, family, and group therapy; conducts clinical assessments and psychosocial evaluations; and delivers behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions. The role includes collaborating with facility staff and interdisciplinary care providers, maintaining timely documentation, following applicable clinical and regulatory guidelines, and serving as a behavioral health resource for facility staff and leadership.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted LIMHP 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.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
- Value autonomy paired with team collaboration.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, compassion, and clinical confidence.
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 settings.
- Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
- Coordinate treatment and work with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to improve resident outcomes.
- 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 clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
- Build professional relationships with facility staff and leadership, serving as a behavioral health resource and partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs.
Benefits
- ASWB-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
- Geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
- Dedicated administrative support 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.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Flexible scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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