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 Psychotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats emotional and behavioral conditions, supporting residents’ well-being and adjustment to medical and life changes. The role works with a multidisciplinary clinical team and facility staff to coordinate resident care. The position is scheduled three days per week and is classified as part-time and non-exempt. Compensation is $35,000–$55,000, with additional earning potential through variable, commission-based compensation. The posting also describes competitive base pay with uncapped bonus opportunities or flexible fee-for-service options. Vitae is a multi-specialty provider group founded in 2018 that serves skilled nursing and long-term care communities. Its clinicians provide services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry. The company 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, including 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, preferably 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
- 401(k) with company match.
- Full malpractice coverage, including tail insurance, with no out-of-pocket costs.
- Up to a $3,000 referral bonus.
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus opportunities or flexible fee-for-service options.
- Consistent, reliable referral flow.
- Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team.
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Job Type
Part-time
