Geriatric Mental Health Therapist - Flexible Pay & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

3 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays

Tail malpractice coverage included

401(k) with company match

CEU opportunities and licensure renews

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems is hiring a licensed psychotherapist to provide mental health services in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess, diagnose, and treat residents, supporting their well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

Join a growing, multi-specialty provider group with a team-based approach across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry. Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Active license in respective state (LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LP) to practice.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Knowledge of SNF-population mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, dementia).
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapies (CBT, trauma-informed care, grief counseling).
• Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and medical-record documentation.
• Familiarity with EHR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for residents at admission and as needed.
• Develop 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, end-of-life concerns.
• Collaborate with clinical team, attending physician, nursing staff, social workers, and rehab teams.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation compliant with regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management when needed.
• Educate staff and families on mental health and effective communication.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and ethical practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Documentation

EHR familiarity

Education

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

Active and unrestricted state license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Health Systems is hiring a licensed psychotherapist to provide mental health services in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess, diagnose, and treat residents, supporting their well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

Join a growing, multi-specialty provider group with a team-based approach across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry. Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.