Licensed Professional Counselor

Deer Oaks • Fincastle, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide behavioral health services in one or more long-term care facilities in the clinician’s local community. The role includes therapy, assessment, care planning, and support for older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. The LPC works as part of an interdisciplinary team and partners with facility staff to support residents’ mental and emotional well-being. The position offers professional autonomy, administrative and clinical support, and a Monday–Friday schedule. The role is part-time.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate treatment and resident care 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

• No-cost ASWB-accredited continuing education units.
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed