Geriatric Mental Health Therapist — Part-Time

Vitae-Health-Systems; Dwight (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Malpractice coverage with tail

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vitae Healthis is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating emotional and behavioral conditions to support residents’ well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and compliant

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.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning 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 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, attending physicians, facility staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies when needed.
• Educate staff and families on mental health conditions and effective communication strategies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Documentation (HIPAA)

Education

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

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Vitae Healthis is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating emotional and behavioral conditions to support residents’ well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and compliant