Geriatric Psychotherapist — Meaningful SNF Care & Growth

Vitae Health Systems; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

3 weeks PTO + 6 holidays

Malpractice tail coverage

401(k) with company match

CEU/licensing support

Referral bonus

Job summary

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

Join a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with physicians, nursing and social work staff to coordinate care, document clinical progress, and address depression and cognitive challenges in a geriatric

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Active and unrestricted license in 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
• Knowledge of mental health conditions common in SNF populations (e.g., depression, anxiety, dementia)
• Proficiency in evidence‑based therapeutic approaches (e.g., 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
• Familiarity with electronic health records (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 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, 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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

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

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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

Join a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with physicians, nursing and social work staff to coordinate care, document clinical progress, and address depression and cognitive challenges in a geriatric