Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Join our dynamic team at Deer Oaks as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and be part of an integrated treatment team that makes a difference in the lives of older adults and physically disabled individuals residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities. With our history of providing psychological services since 1992, Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in the Long-Term Care (LTC) geriatric field.

We contract with thousands of LTC facilities across the country and invite you to join our organization.

In this role, you will be assigned to a facility or facilities in your local community, allowing you to build meaningful connections with the individuals you serve. You will conduct in-person assessments, provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services to a diverse range of individuals referred for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to changes in medical status, and other concerns typically seen in outpatient settings.

We provide accredited CEUs and ongoing consultation with our experienced team of clinicians, and a specialized LMHC training program that includes case consultation, live training modules to enhance clinical and diagnostic skills, and weekly mentor check-ins.

At Deer Oaks, we value compassion and reliability in our clinicians. We offer a nationally recognized work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an LMHC, you will contribute to the psychological and psychiatric well-being of individuals in LTC facilities located in your area.

Benefits include:

• Freedom to create your own schedule:
  Monday – Friday, business hours; part-time options available (no rigid start/end times and no on-call or after-hours work required)
• Administrative overhead (billing, collections, insurance specialists) allows you to focus on providing high-quality clinical services
• Liability insurance covered 100% (full-time and part-time)
• Access to APA-accredited CEUs provided by clinical experts at no cost
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (offered for some part-time positions)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (full-time and part-time)
• 80% FTE
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and more

• Provide evidence-based psychological services, including screening, assessment, and treatment planning
• Manage psychotherapy intakes and treatment plans
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team with patients in Long-Term Care facilities in your area
• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and behavioral management services
• Adhere to ethical principles and professional guidelines

• Fully licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Maintains own schedule of counseling sessions and utilizes Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) to complete session notes timely
• Maintains professional relationships with patients and facility partners
• Ability to work independently and in a team

To explore further information regarding Deer Oaks, please visit the official website at  For inquiries, you may contact the recruitment team as appropriate.