Geriatric LPC: Flexible Schedule & Growth

Deer-Oaks-Mental-Health-Associate; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance (100% company-paid

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our integrated clinical team in long-term care facilities. The role offers autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and strong administrative/clinical support to focus on patient care.

The LPC will provide therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults with chronic conditions, collaborating with nurses, social services, rehabilitation, and physicians to optimize resident

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted LPC license.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
• Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning.
• Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other LTC conditions.
• Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with geriatric best practices.

Skills

Active LPC license

Strong communication skills

Job description

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our integrated clinical team in long-term care facilities. The role offers autonomy, a Monday–Friday schedule, and strong administrative/clinical support to focus on patient care.

The LPC will provide therapy, assessments, care planning, and behavioral health support to older adults with chronic conditions, collaborating with nurses, social services, rehabilitation, and physicians to optimize resident