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Dynamic Team Member
Join our esteemed organization, Deer Oaks, as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and become part of an integrated treatment team that makes a significant difference in the lives of older adults and physically disabled individuals residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities.
We are 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 invite you to join our dynamic team.
About the Role
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.
- Conduct in-person assessments
- Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy
- Offer essential behavioral management services
You will work with a diverse range of individuals who are referred for various issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to changes in medical status, substance abuse, and others typically seen in an outpatient setting.
Support and Development
We understand the importance of geriatric-focused training and continuous professional development, which is why we provide accredited CEUs and ongoing consultation with our experienced team of clinicians.
We have developed a specialized training program for LPCs that includes:
- Available case consultation with peers and mentors
- Live training modules to enhance clinical and diagnostic skills
- Weekly check-ins with a mentor for additional support as needed
About Us
We value compassion and reliability in our clinicians and offer a nationally recognized work environment that provides ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
As an LPC, this is your chance to be part of an organization that prioritizes the psychological and psychiatric well-being of individuals in LTC facilities located in your area.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance and support your career:
- 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)
- Full time and part time opportunities
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and more
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must:
- Be fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Exhibit excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Maintain your own schedule of counseling sessions and utilize Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT) to complete session notes in a timely manner
- Maintain professional relationships with patients and facility partners
- Show the ability to work independently and in a team
