Licensed Professional Counselor

<p> Licensed Professional Counselor </p><p> Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services </p><p> Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. </p><p> We are seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive. </p><p> What You’ll Do </p><p> As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will: </p><p> Clinical Care </p><ul><li> Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents. </li><li> Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning. </li><li> Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in LTC settings. </li><li> Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care. </li></ul><p> Interdisciplinary Collaboration </p><ul><li> Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate treatment and improve resident outcomes. </li><li> Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed. </li></ul><p> Documentation &amp; Compliance </p><ul><li> Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT). </li><li> Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery. </li></ul><p> Facility Partnership </p><ul><li> Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership. </li><li> Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs. </li></ul><p> Why Choose Deer Oaks? </p><p> We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed. </p><p> Work-Life Balance </p><ul><li> Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule </li><li> No evenings, weekends, or on-call </li><li> Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload </li></ul><p> Professional Growth </p><ul><li> ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost </li><li> Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation </li><li> Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources </li></ul><p> Robust Administrative Support </p><ul><li> Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling </li><li> HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows </li><li> Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff </li></ul><p> Compensation &amp; Benefits </p><ul><li> Competitive compensation model </li><li> Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance- full time </li><li>401(k) retirement plan </li><li> Generous PTO and paid holidays- full time </li></ul><p> Who Thrives in this Role? </p><ul><li> LPCs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration </li><li> Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals </li><li> Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff </li><li> Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident </li><li> Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment </li></ul><p> What You’ll Need </p><ul><li> Active, unrestricted LPC license </li><li> Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation </li><li> Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills </li><li> Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team </li><li> Comfortable navigating LTC environments </li><li> Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care </li></ul><p> About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution </p><p> Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services. </p><p> To learn more about our organization, visit </p><p> Or contact Recruitment Partner: </p><p> Deena Mullins 210-237-6478 or email dmullins@deeroaks.com </p>