Traveling LPC/LCSW
About Us: Eag-Us is a multi-state mental health organization dedicated to improving quality of life and mental health outcomes for older adults. We provide behavioral health services across skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings, combining in-person clinical care with telehealth options as appropriate. Position overview: We are seeking a traveling Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver compassionate, evidence-based clinical services to elderly residents in nursing homes and other long-term care settings across assigned regions. The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical skills with flexibility for travel and facility-based work.
- Primary responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and ongoing mental health treatment for older adults in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans and goals, using culturally competent and trauma-informed approaches.
- Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, behavioral management, and family/caregiver consultations as needed.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including nursing staff, case managers, physicians, and facility administrators to support continuity of care.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) consistent with professional and regulatory standards (HIPAA compliance).
- Participate in facility credentialing and quality-improvement activities; support program development for geriatric behavioral health services.
- Utilize telehealth when appropriate to supplement in-person visits and extend access to care.
- Required qualifications
- Active, unrestricted LPC or LCSW license in the state(s) of practice, or demonstrated ability to obtain required state licensure for assigned regions.
- Clinical experience working with older adults, geriatric populations, or within nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), or long-term care settings.
- Demonstrated competence in assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and crisis management for geriatric mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, dementia-related behavior).
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation practices; strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly to multiple facility locations; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (or willingness to use company-provided travel arrangements where available).
- Ability to meet facility credentialing requirements (background check, vaccinations/TB screening, and any facility-specific clearances).
- Preferred qualifications / nice-to-haves
- Certification or formal training in geriatric mental health, dementia care, or palliative care; experience with behavioral interventions for dementia.
- Experience with Medicaid/Medicare documentation processes and working within interdisciplinary long-term care teams.
- Training in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or trauma-informed care.
- Bilingual proficiency or experience serving diverse cultural populations.
- Telehealth delivery experience and comfort using remote platforms.
- Benefits and working conditions
- Competitive compensation structure tailored to traveling clinicians.
- Mileage reimbursement or travel support for facility visits; flexible scheduling to balance travel and clinical time.
- Opportunities for continuing education, supervision, and professional development; support for license renewal where applicable.
- Access to telehealth platforms to supplement in-person care and increase caseload flexibility.
- Work focused on high-impact geriatric populations with opportunity to influence care models across multiple facilities.
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