Licensed Professional Counselor
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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 Deer Oaks Behavioral Health and explore current career
opportunities, please visit www.deeroaks.com [https://www.deeroaks.com/], or
contact Mariah Gonzales, Senior Recruitment Partner, at 210-993-1024 or
mgonzales@deeroaks.com.
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. 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
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 10% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 337 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Clinical Psychology — 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 Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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