Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health Long-Term Care Clinical Services

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.

We are seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our integrated clinical 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 MondayFriday schedule and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters mosthelping patients thrive.

What Youll Do

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team you will:

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 conditions common in LTC settings.
• 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 takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools training and benefits they need to succeed.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling create your own MondayFriday 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

• LCPCs 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 Youll Need

• Active unrestricted LCPC license
• Valid drivers 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 Deer Oaks Behavioral Health and explore current career opportunities please visit or contact Mariah Gonzales Senior Recruitment Partner at or

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