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 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.

What You’ll 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 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?

* 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 You’ll Need

* Active, unrestricted LCPC 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 www. deeroaks. com.

or contact

Deena Mullins, Recruitment Partner, email: dmullins@deeroaks. com,
[dmullins@deeroaks. com]Cell: (210) 237-6478