Geriatric Mental Health Therapist — Competitive Benefits

Vitae Health Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Paid time off: 3 weeks PTO

6 paid holidays

Education & professional development

Tail insurance

401(k) with company match

CEU/licensure renewals

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

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

The role requires a Master’s degree and an active license, 2 years of clinical experience preferred in geriatric/long-term care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Active and unrestricted license in the respective state (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist).
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Experience with EHR systems preferred.

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, 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
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Active and unrestricted license in respective state
• Two years of clinical experience preferred in geriatric/long-term care settings
• Knowledge of mental health conditions common in SNF populations
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, trauma-informed care)
• 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
• Familiarity with EHR systems preferred
• Excellent earning potential with competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus opportunities or flexible fee-for-service options
• Consistent, reliable referral flow to focus on patient care

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

EHR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Licensed in-state (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)

2 years clinical experience in geriatric/long-term care

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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

The role requires a Master’s degree and an active license, 2 years of clinical experience preferred in geriatric/long-term care.