Autonomous LPC: Geriatric Behavioral Health - Weekdays

Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASWB CEUs at no cost

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Company-paid liability insurance

Job summary

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor to deliver therapy and assessments in long-term care facilities. You will work onsite, with autonomy to manage a caseload while receiving strong clinical and administrative support.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, comprehensive documentation, and a Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. Competitive benefits, professional growth, and a stable, mission-driven environment await.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted LPC license.
• Experience in geriatric behavioral health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfortable navigating LTC environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
• Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate care.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation using the Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).

Skills

Therapy

Assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Driver's license

Tools

GNT (Geriatric Notes Tool)

Job description

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor to deliver therapy and assessments in long-term care facilities. You will work onsite, with autonomy to manage a caseload while receiving strong clinical and administrative support.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, comprehensive documentation, and a Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. Competitive benefits, professional growth, and a stable, mission-driven environment await.