Licensed Professional Counselor
About The Position
Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join its integrated clinical team serving residents in one or more local long-term care facilities. The LPC provides therapy, assessment, 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 position is part of an interdisciplinary care team and involves coordinating with facility staff and providers to support residents’ mental and emotional well-being. Deer Oaks has focused on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992 and serves skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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.
- Strong communication and comfort partnering with facility staff.
- Organization, compassion, and clinical confidence.
- Interest in 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 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.
- Collaborate with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate treatment and 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 and serve as a behavioral health resource.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling with a Monday–Friday schedule.
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call.
- Autonomy in organizing daily workflow and caseload.
- 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.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time staff.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
