Geriatric Mental Health Therapist — Part‑Time Impact

Curana Health; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Curana Health in Waynesboro, VA is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide individualized therapy for residents in long-term care communities.

You will work with care teams to support dignity, quality of life, and emotional well-being, using evidence-based techniques in brief or ongoing sessions.

This flexible part-time role requires travel between facilities 1–2 days per week, with opportunities to impact geriatric mental health and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• State licensure to practice independently as Psychologist (Ph.D/Psy.D.), LMHC, LPC, LMFT.
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care mental health.
• Excellent interpersonal, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted resource for residents: assessments and personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorders, and cognitive changes.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and staff for integrated care.
• Respond to emotional or psychological crises with immediate intervention.
• Maintain confidential records and follow ethical guidelines.
• Navigate electronic medical records with accuracy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Therapeutic skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Curana Health in Waynesboro, VA is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide individualized therapy for residents in long-term care communities.

You will work with care teams to support dignity, quality of life, and emotional well-being, using evidence-based techniques in brief or ongoing sessions.

This flexible part-time role requires travel between facilities 1–2 days per week, with opportunities to impact geriatric mental health and collaborate across disciplines.