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

Vitae Health Systems • De Motte, IN

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About The Position

Vitae Health is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The Psychotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats emotional and behavioral conditions, supporting residents’ well-being and adjustment to medical and life changes. The position is part-time, scheduled three days per week, and is classified as non-exempt. Compensation is $35,000–$55,000, with additional income available through variable, commission-based compensation.

Vitae is a multi-specialty provider group founded in 2018 that serves residents in skilled nursing and long-term care communities. Its clinicians provide integrated services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry, working with facility leadership and multidisciplinary teams. 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 (e.g., 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 is preferred, 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.
• Coordinate care with the Vitae clinical team, attending physicians, facility nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams.
• 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals.
• Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team.
• Up to a $3,000 referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time