Mental Health Counselor (Full-time & Part-time)

Licensed Professional Counselor
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed.
Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
No evenings, weekends, or on-call
Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources
Robust Administrative Support

Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

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

Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
Active, unrestricted LPC license
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.