Licensed Professional Counselor

Deer Oaks; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Liability insurance (100% company-paid)

Job summary

Deer Oaks is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our dedicated clinical team in Sikeston, MO. In this role, you'll provide therapy, assessments, and support in local long-term care facilities. The position emphasizes autonomy, a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, and substantial clinical support.

Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills and a passion for assisting older adults. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care.
• Experience working with older adults and medically complex individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents.
• Conduct clinical assessments and treatment planning.
• Support residents with depression, anxiety, and other conditions.

Skills

Active, unrestricted LPC license

Strong written communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work independently

Compassion and clinical confidence

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Tools

Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT)

Job description

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA

Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services

Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions.

We are seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will:

• 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 conditions common in LTC settings.
• Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate treatment and improve resident outcomes.
• Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT).
• Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery.

Facility Partnership

• Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership.
• Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs.

Why Choose Deer Oaks?

We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed.

Work-Life Balance

• Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload

Professional Growth

• ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost
• Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
• Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources

Robust Administrative Support

• Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling.
• HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows.
• Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff.
• Competitive compensation model.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Who Thrives in this Role?

• LPCs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration.
• Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals.
• Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff.
• Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident.
• Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Need

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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