Licensed Mental Health Professional

Ultra Health Providers; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Health Providers is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Professional in Gallatin, TN, to provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to seniors in long-term care facilities. This full-time role requires a Master’s degree and an active license with at least 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with a healthcare team. The work schedule is flexible with opportunities for additional buildings. Salary for the position ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
• Active Social Work/Counseling license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or eligibility.
• 1–2 years experience providing psychotherapy to adult or geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy services.
• Facilitate individual, group, family, and crisis intervention sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Dependable, organized

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

EMR documentation systems

ICD-10 coding

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Make a Difference in the Lives of Seniors

Join Ultra Health’s mission-driven team providing compassionate mental health services to residents in long-term care and senior living communities. Your expertise will help improve the emotional and psychological well‑being of older adults while enhancing their quality of life.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay Range: Fee For Service

Full‑time Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000. Part‑time: Fee For Service.

About Ultra Health Providers

Ultra Health is dedicated to improving reaction times and patient outcomes. Our unique model provides onsite medical, mental, and behavioral coverage to extend the reach of doctors, hospitals, and health systems. Working together with your facility, health system, and network partners, Ultra Health helps to speed recovery and lower rates of hospital readmission. Our mission is simple – to improve the physical and mental health and well‑being of our aging population.

Job Overview

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional at Ultra Health, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well‑being of residents in senior care communities. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver high‑quality psychotherapy and help foster a supportive environment where residents can explore their experiences, manage challenges, and enhance their sense of purpose and well‑being.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence‑based psychotherapy services to residents within senior living environments, which may include long‑term care, assisted living, and independent living facilities.
• Facilitate individual, group, family, and crisis intervention sessions using appropriate therapeutic modalities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate DSM‑5–based diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and facility personnel to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the facility’s EMR system, utilizing appropriate ICD‑10 coding.
• Adhere to HIPAA, state, and federal regulations while upholding ethical standards of clinical practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Active Social Work/Counseling license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or equivalent (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adult or geriatric populations.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in long‑term care, assisted living, or skilled nursing environments.
• Exposure to and understanding dementia and other cognitive impairments, including strategies for managing behavioral and emotional changes.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, ICD‑10 coding, and EMR documentation standards.
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed, person‑centered, and culturally competent care models.
• Demonstrated proficiency in cognitive‑behavioral and supportive therapy approaches.

Preferred Skills

• Dependable, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Professional and compassionate demeanor when engaging with older adults, caregivers, and facility staff.
• Commitment to ethical, evidence‑based, and client‑centered clinical practice.
• Adaptable and responsive to evolving clinical or facility needs.

Location and Schedule

This position is located in Lafayette, TN. Schedule: 1 fixed day per week, with the potential to add additional buildings in the surrounding area to support a full‑time schedule if needed.