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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

#Consultation #Behavioral Health #Documentation #Interdisciplinary Team #HIPAA #Substance Use #Trauma #Therapy #Mentorship

Quick overview

The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will provide individual, family, and group therapy, conduct clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans for residents in long-term care facilities. This role involves collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support residents experiencing various mental and emotional conditions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an active, unrestricted Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license, a valid driver's license, and reliable transportation. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with facility staff are essential for success in this role.

CommunicationDocumentationComplianceTreatment PlanningGeriatric CareIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationFamily TherapyClinical AssessmentsAutonomyBehavioral ManagementPsychosocial EvaluationsGoal-Oriented Interventions

Job description

Licensed Mental Health 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 Mental Health Counselor 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.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

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What You’ll Do

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will

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