Geriatric Behavioral Health Therapist - Part-Time

MedElite Group, LLC.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Administrative support

Clinical mentorship

Work-life balance

Job summary

MedElite seeks a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver bedside individual psychotherapy to residents across SNF, LTC, and ALF facilities in Newburyport, MA. This part-time role requires travel to contracted facilities one day per week, with a focus on improving mental health and quality of life for residents and families.

The Therapist will perform psychiatric evaluations, develop and adjust treatment plans, collaborate with care teams, and document care in MedElite's EHR, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or clinical psychology.
• Current, unrestricted independent clinical license in the state of practice (LCSW, LPC/LPCC/LMHC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist).
• Must enroll with Medicare/Medicaid and contracted payers and complete credentialing.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical psychotherapy experience.
• Experience in nursing home/long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside individual psychotherapy for older adults in SNF/LTC/ALF settings.
• Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with IDT and facility staff.
• Document evaluations and sessions in MedElite's EHR.
• Respond to crises per MedElite protocol and notify attending provider as needed.
• Travel between facilities daily as required.

Skills

Geriatric mental health

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge (CMS LTC)

Professional ethics

EHR documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work / clinical mental health counseling / marriage and family therapy / clinical psychology

Tools

MedElite EHR

Psychotherapy coding knowledge (90791/90832/90834/90837)

Job description

MedElite seeks a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to deliver bedside individual psychotherapy to residents across SNF, LTC, and ALF facilities in Newburyport, MA. This part-time role requires travel to contracted facilities one day per week, with a focus on improving mental health and quality of life for residents and families.

The Therapist will perform psychiatric evaluations, develop and adjust treatment plans, collaborate with care teams, and document care in MedElite's EHR, while