Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

Provide therapy, assessments, and care planning for LTC residents, collaborating with facility staff, and maintaining proper documentation. | Active LPC license, experience with behavioral health in geriatric or LTC settings, strong communication skills, and ability to work independently. | 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? • LPCs 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 LPC 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.