About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Clinical Therapist who will provide therapy and support to elderly residents in long-term care facilities, focusing on neurobehavioral health. You'll work as part of a team, coordinating care plans and engaging with families, while also managing your own caseload. It's primarily an independent contributor role with some regional support.

Good fit

Ideal candidates are LPCs or LISWs with a passion for geriatrics and experience in inpatient settings. Strong time management and the ability to work autonomously are key traits for success here.

Worth noting

The position offers a competitive salary with productivity bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% company-paid medical premiums. Be aware that vaccination against the flu is mandatory for all employees.

Job Description:

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with GuideStar Eldercare you will provide neurobehavioral health services to residents in long-term care facilities. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, you will partner with specialty clinicians to provide holistic, continuity of care for elderly individuals who are afflicted with neurocognitive disorders and other neurologic and/or psychiatric conditions.

What you will do:

- Provide evaluation

- Provide condition-specific support therapy, or when indicated, insight-based therapy

- Coordinate the patient’s care plan with the facility, PCP and GuideStar colleagues, and engage with the family as indicated. 

Required Qualifications:

- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team

- Good time management skills

- Able to function autonomously with regional Area Manager support

- Master’s degree in Counseling or in Social Work

- Currently licensed as an LPC or LISW in the state in which you are applying

Preferred Skills:

- Passion for geriatrics

- Experience in inpatient settings such as extended care facilities

- Experience with brief bedside assessment screens (cognitive, mood, etc.)

- Motivated by productivity-based positions

- Ability to navigate and document on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Benefits:

- Industry competitive salary with additional income potential through productivity bonus

- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K

- Employee Only medical premiums are 100% company paid

- Annual CME/CEU reimbursement up to $1,500

- 60-day new-hire training program

- Four (4) weeks paid time off

- Seven (7) paid holidays

- State licensing reimbursement

- Company provided medical malpractice insurance

All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against the flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; contact humanresources@guidestareldercare.com for more information. Testing for illegal drugs will be administered to all final candidates for whom an offer of employment has been extended.

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Aplyr's read

GuideStar Eldercare specializes in personalized in-home care for seniors, attracting professionals dedicated to enhancing elderly independence and quality of life.
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What's promising

•Focus on personalized care enhances patient satisfaction and outcomes.
•Growing demand for eldercare services ensures job stability.
•Opportunities for specialized roles in geriatric psychology and therapy.

What to watch

•High concentration of roles in specific regions may limit geographic flexibility.
•Potential for emotional stress due to the nature of eldercare work.
•Limited public information about career advancement opportunities.

Why GuideStar Eldercare