Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD)
About The Position
Vitae Health is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats emotional and behavioral conditions, supporting residents’ overall well-being and adjustment to medical and life changes. The therapist works collaboratively with Vitae’s clinical team and facility staff to coordinate care for residents, including those coping with chronic illness, pain, loss of independence, and end-of-life concerns. Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group founded in 2018. Its clinicians provide integrated services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry in skilled nursing and long-term care communities. Vitae supports more than 300 facilities across the Midwest and East Coast.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Active and unrestricted license in the respective state, such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
- Knowledge of mental health conditions common in skilled nursing facility populations, such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and adjustment disorders.
- Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, trauma-informed care, and grief counseling.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
- Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical experience, ideally in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents upon admission and as needed.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions.
- Address depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, and adjustment to illness or disability.
- Support residents coping with chronic illness, pain, loss of independence, and end-of-life concerns.
- Collaborate with the Vitae clinical team, attending physicians, facility nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care.
- Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations.
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies when needed.
- Educate staff and families on mental health conditions and effective communication strategies.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and ethical standards of practice.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus opportunities or flexible fee-for-service options.
- Consistent, reliable referral flow.
- Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance, with no out-of-pocket costs.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team.
- Up to a $3,000 referral bonus.
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Job Type
Part-time
