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

Full-Time
On-site
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- Full 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals
Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff
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.
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