Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job Summary

Join our esteemed organization as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and be part of an integrated treatment team making a difference in the lives of older adults and physically disabled individuals residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

About Deer Oaks

Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in the Long-Term Care (LTC) geriatric field, with a rich history of providing psychological services since 1992. We contract with thousands of LTC facilities across the country and are now inviting you to join our organization.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 utilize Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) to complete session notes in a timely manner.

Benefits

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