Licensed Professional Counselor

Deeroaks; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, you will provide essential psychological services in a supportive environment that values your expertise. Enjoy the flexibility of creating your own schedule while focusing on delivering high-quality care. With a commitment to professional growth, you will have access to accredited training and mentorship opportunities. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve while enjoying a range of benefits that promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Liability Insurance

Access to CEUs

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological services including screening and assessment.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team in LTC facilities.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Licensed Professional Counselor

Tools

Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT)

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Deer Oaks as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and be part of an integrated treatment team that makes a difference in the lives of older adults and physically disabled individuals residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities. With our rich history of providing psychological services since 1992, Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in the Long-Term Care (LTC) geriatric field. We contract with thousands of LTC facilities across the country and are now inviting you to join our esteemed organization.

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. You will have the opportunity to conduct in-person assessments, provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and offer essential behavioral management services to 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. 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 are committed to supporting you every step of the way in your career journey and 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, and weekly check-ins with a mentor for additional support as needed.

At Deer Oaks, we value compassion and reliability in our clinicians. We 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.

Join our team and enjoy 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!

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.
• Adhere to ethical principles and professional guidelines.

Requirements:

• Fully licensed as a Licensed Professional 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.
• Maintains professional relationships with patients and facility partners.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute your expertise to a respected behavioral health organization. Take the next step in your career and apply today to become a valued member of our team at Deer Oaks.

To explore further information regarding Deer Oaks and potential opportunities with our organization, kindly visit our official website at www.deeroaks.com.Please feel free to schedule a telephone call with me by visiting https://calendly.com/mariah-deeroaks/round1 , or alternatively, you can reach out to me directly via email at [e-mail] , or by phone at [phone].

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