Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Overview Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor — Deer Oaks Behavioral Health, Long-Term Care Clinical Services Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has partnered with Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. We are seeking a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to join our integrated clinical team. You will work on-site in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This role offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support to help you focus on what matters most—supporting patients to thrive. What You’ll Do You will be a key member of the interdisciplinary team: Clinical Care: Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents. Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning. Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other LTC-relevant conditions. Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely 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. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT). Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery. Facility Partnership: Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership. Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs. Why Choose Deer Oaks? We are a provider-centric organization that supports clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits needed to succeed. Work-Life Balance Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule No evenings, weekends, or on-call Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload Professional Growth ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources Robust Administrative Support Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation model Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Generous PTO and paid holidays Who Thrives in this Role? LPCCs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment What You’ll Need Active, unrestricted LPCC 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 Comfortable navigating LTC environments Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution 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. To learn more about our organization, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr