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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Active and unrestricted license in the respective state, such as LCSW, LCPC, 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, 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.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off, six paid holidays, and one dedicated day for education and professional development.
• Full malpractice coverage, including tail insurance, with no out-of-pocket costs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities and paid licensure renewals.
• Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team.
• Referral bonus of up to $3,000.