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

Psychotherapist Position

Now offering $5,000 sign on bonus!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $70,000–$90,000, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses; candidates may also choose between a base salary structure or a variable compensation plan (commission), which may provide higher earning potential

Company Overview:

Founded in 2018, Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care communities.

Our clinicians provide integrated services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry working closely with facility leadership and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to address complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Today, Vitae supports more than 300 facilities across the Midwest and East Coast, offering providers the opportunity to practice in a team-based environment while making a meaningful impact on an often-underserved population.

At Vitae, you'll find a strong clinical network, experienced leadership, and the opportunity to do work that directly improves patient outcomes.

Position Summary:

Vitae Health is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The Psychotherapist will assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral conditions, supporting residents' overall well-being and adjustment to medical and life changes.

Key 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 issues such as 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, the patient's attending physician, 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