Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Licensed Clinical 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 Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) 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:

Deena Mullins, Recruitment Partner, email: [email protected], Cell: (210) 237-6478