Geriatric Mental Health Therapist - Flexible Part-Time with Bonus Potential

Vitae Health Systems; North Dakota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Bonus opportunities

Paid licensure renewals

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role includes assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning to support residents’ well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

Responsibilities cover psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment plans, and therapy sessions, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and ensuring compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Active and unrestricted license in the respective state (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist).
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings.
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches (CBT, trauma-informed care, 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.

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.
• Support residents coping with chronic illness, pain, loss of independence, and end-of-life concerns.
• Collaborate with the Vitae clinical team, attending physician, nursing staff, social workers, and rehab teams.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies when needed.
• Educate staff and families on mental health and effective communication.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and ethical standards of practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

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

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role includes assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning to support residents’ well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

Responsibilities cover psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment plans, and therapy sessions, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and ensuring compliant documentation.