Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Professional Counselor- part time

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- full time
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous PTO and paid holidays- full time

Who Thrives in this Role

• LPCs 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 LPC 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 our organization visit .

or contact:

Deena Mullins at or

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority