Geropsychology
Job ID: LICEN005402
Part-Time Licensed Professional Counselor-opportunity in Sikeston, MO
This position is 2 days per week, Monday-Friday with no night or weekend hours allowed.
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 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:
Clinical Care
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
Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule
No evenings, weekends, or on-call
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
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation model
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
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