Licensed Professional Counselor

Counselor 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

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

Donald Williams, Recruitment Partner, email: dwilliams@deeroaks.com,
[dmullins@deeroaks.com]Cell: (832) 358-4501

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Professional Counselor will provide individual, family, and group therapy to residents in long-term care facilities. They will also conduct clinical assessments and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted LCPC license and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently in a clinical environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyClinical assessmentPsychosocial evaluationCrisis interventionHIPAA complianceCase managementTime management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor at Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Counseling — ranked against 12,933 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Geriatric Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 64 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Top 5% in Counseling

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

Mental Health Care
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous PTO and paid holidays
ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid)
Flexible scheduling
No evenings, weekends, or on-call