Licensed Professional Counselor

Overview

Join our dynamic team at Deer Oaks as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 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. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in the LTC geriatric field with a history of providing psychological services since 1992.

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

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 behavioral management services to a diverse range of individuals referred for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to changes in medical status, and substance use, typically seen in an outpatient setting.

We provide accredited CEUs and ongoing consultation with our experienced team of clinicians. Our specialized training program for LPCs includes case consultation with peers and mentors, live training modules to enhance clinical and diagnostic skills, and weekly mentor check-ins for support as needed.

Deer Oaks values compassion and reliability in our clinicians and offers a nationally recognized work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an LPC, you will help prioritize the psychological and psychiatric well-being of individuals in LTC facilities in your area.

Benefits available to support work-life balance and career growth include flexible scheduling, administrative overhead covered by the organization, liability insurance, access to APA-accredited CEUs at no cost, healthcare benefits for some part-time positions, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off and holidays.

EEO:
Deer Oaks is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with federal and state laws to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any non-job-related characteristic.

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

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

Remote/LTC facility-based role serving Missouri (requirements apply per facility).

Employment type:

Full-time or Part-time opportunities may be available.

To explore opportunities with our organization, please visit the official Deer Oaks website and consider scheduling a preliminary discussion with a recruiter or manager. For inquiries, contact the Deer Oaks team via the published channels in your region.