Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)- Certified Professional Counselor (CPC)

Deer Oaks•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

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 clinician works onsite in one or more local long-term care facilities, providing therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults and people 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, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning; and supports residents experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, and behavioral disturbances. The role also includes behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with geriatric-care best practices. The clinician collaborates with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers; participates in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed; maintains timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT); and follows applicable ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines. The practitioner builds professional relationships with facility staff and leadership and serves as a behavioral health resource for residents’ mental and emotional needs.

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

Value autonomy paired with team collaboration.
Enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
Comfort partnering with facility staff.
Organized, compassionate, and clinically confident.
Seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to long-term care 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 long-term care.
Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.
Coordinate treatment and support resident outcomes in collaboration 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 clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.
Build professional relationships with facility staff and leadership and serve as a behavioral health resource.
Organize daily workflow and caseload while working independently and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling with a self-created Monday–Friday schedule.
No evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.
Autonomy in organizing daily workflow and caseload.
ASWB-accredited continuing education units at no cost.
Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
Geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources.
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.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.