Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Strive Hs; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

PTO & CEU support

Billing support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Strive Health in Wisconsin seeks a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide psychotherapy and psychosocial support to residents in skilled nursing facilities. You will conduct assessments, deliver individual and group therapy, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure regulatory compliance.

Key duties include developing treatment plans, documenting sessions for Medicare and facility requirements, and supporting residents and families with illness, placement, and

Qualifications

• Master's in counseling or related field required.
• Experience with geriatric populations or long-term care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy services to residents.
• Deliver individual and group counseling focused on behavioral health.
• Document sessions in compliance with Medicare and facility requirements.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate facility staff on recognizing psychosocial needs and referral processes.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Assessment

Group therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Tools

Medicare Part B enrollment

Job description

About Us

Strive Health partners with skilled nursing and assisted living to deliver high-quality behavioral health care to residents. Our integrated model combines psychiatric nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers/Licensed Professional Counselors to provide a full spectrum of mental health services at no cost to the facility. We handle scheduling, credentialing, and billing so our clinicians can focus on what they do best: patient care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide psychotherapy and psychosocial support to residents in skilled nursing facilities. The LPC will conduct assessments, deliver individual and group therapy, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy services tailored to resident needs.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling focused on depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment, and behavioral health issues.
• Document sessions in compliance with Medicare and facility requirements.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Support residents and families in coping with illness, placement, and end-of-life issues.
• Collaborate with Strive psychiatric nurse practitioners and facility staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate facility staff on recognizing psychosocial needs and appropriate referral processes.

Qualifications

• Master's in counseling or related field (regionally accredited; CACREP preferred but not required)
• Enrolled or eligible for enrollment as a Medicare Part B provider.
• Experience working with geriatric populations or in long-term care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within a collaborative, team-based environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with productivity incentives.
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage, PTO, CEU support).
• Administrative and billing support.
• Flexible scheduling with consistent facility assignments.
• Opportunity to be part of an integrated behavioral health team serving post-acute and long-term care residents.