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Licensed Professional Counselor

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution

#Behavioral Health #Interdisciplinary Team #HIPAA #Mental Health #LPC #Long-Term Care #Treatment Planning #Clinical Assessment #Psychosocial Evaluation

Quick overview

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to residents in long-term care facilities, focusing on geriatric behavioral health. Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to coordinate treatment and maintain detailed clinical documentation.

Requirements summary

Must possess an active, unrestricted LPC license and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Requires strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently within long-term care environments.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreeCase ManagementTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionGeriatric CareClinical DocumentationIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationFamily TherapyClinical AssessmentPsychosocial EvaluationBehavioral Management

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.

Licensed Professional Counselor

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What You’ll Do

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will

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