Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Deer Oaks•Las Cruces, NM

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor to join its integrated clinical team serving residents in long-term care facilities. The clinician works onsite in one or more local 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 clinician 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 position includes interdisciplinary coordination with facility staff and medical providers, timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT), compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements, and building professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted LPCC 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

Enjoyment of working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
Organization, compassion, and clinical confidence.
Interest in autonomy paired with team collaboration.
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.

Benefits

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.