Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD)

Vitae Health Systems • Niles, IL

1d • $35,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Vitae Health is seeking a qualified psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats emotional and behavioral conditions, supporting residents’ well-being and adjustment to medical and life changes. The role includes individual, group, and/or family therapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, and clinical documentation. The schedule is two days per week.

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 records (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.
• Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match.
• Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team.
• Up to a $3,000 referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time