Licensed Professional Counselor
About The Position
Senior Care Therapy (SCT) is seeking Licensed Professional Counselors to provide in-person psychotherapy to older adults in skilled nursing facilities, including subacute, long-term care, and assisted living settings. SCT serves more than 300 facilities across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The clinician-owned and operated company emphasizes patient-centered psychological care and collaboration with facility staff to support residents’ mood, functioning, and quality of life, as well as the care teams that support them. SCT handles administrative responsibilities such as billing, insurance, credentialing, and precertifications, allowing clinicians to focus on clinical care. Customizable full-time opportunities are available, with 32-hour or 40-hour equivalent work-week options. The role offers flexible daytime hours and autonomy, and includes training, peer support, mentorship, resources, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state where applying.
- Effective oral and written communication in English.
- Basic proficiency with technology, including electronic health records.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to regulatory compliance.
- Ability to provide in-person services at assigned facilities, with travel up to 45 minutes.
- Ability to walk, stand, and move between patient rooms and offices within the facility throughout the day.
- Full vaccination and booster status may be required at some facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical experience in a subacute, long-term care, or geriatric healthcare setting.
- History of treating anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders.
- Psychology or addictions experience.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions for patients in a subacute or skilled nursing facility.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and cognitive decline.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Collaborate with facility staff, interdisciplinary teams, and family members to support patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards using the electronic health record system.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 for full-time employees.
- Flexible daytime hours and autonomy.
- No administrative tasks, cancellations, or no-shows.
- PacEHR clinician-designed electronic medical record system.
- SCT University.
- Continuing education unit reimbursement program.
- Psychologist-led training on day one with ongoing support.
- Clinical team support and peer-to-peer learning.
- Resources, mentorship, and career advice.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
- Short-term and long-term disability and ancillary benefits for full-time employees.
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% company match, offered from day one.
- Malpractice insurance provided.
- Paid time off and holidays for full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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