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

Vitae Health Systems • Niles, IL

3h

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 involves working with residents experiencing concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, chronic illness, pain, loss of independence, and end-of-life issues, in coordination with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

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

• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level