Licensed Professional Counselor

Deer Oaks•Des Moines, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join its integrated clinical team and provide behavioral health services onsite at one or more long-term care facilities in the clinician’s local community. The role involves therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support for older adults and people with chronic medical conditions. LPCs work as part of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate care with facility staff and providers. The position offers professional autonomy, administrative and clinical support, and a predictable Monday–Friday schedule.

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.
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 outcomes 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

Flexible scheduling with the ability to create a Monday–Friday schedule.
No evenings, weekends, or on-call work.
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 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 for full-time staff.
401(k) retirement plan.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays for full-time staff.