Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Malpractice coverage including tail

401(k) with company match

Supportive leadership and team culture

Potential for uncapped earnings via or

Referral bonuses up to $3,000

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems seeks a licensed Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral conditions while supporting overall well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

The role requires Masters-level education, an active state license, and experience in geriatric settings; you will work with a multidisciplinary team to address complex needs and ensure compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology 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 in geriatric or long-term care settings.
• Experience with CBT, trauma-informed care, and grief counseling.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments on admission and as needed.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Address depression, anxiety, grief, dementia, and adjustment issues.
• Support residents with chronic illness and loss of independence.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Participate in care plan meetings and discussions.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and staff education on mental health.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and ethical practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE: [3 days per week]

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: The compensation range for this position is $35,000–$55,000, with the opportunity to earn additional income through a variable compensation (commission-based) structure, offering higher earning potential based on performance.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2018, Vitae is a growing multi-specialty provider group dedicated to delivering high-quality care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care communities.

Our clinicians provide integrated services across internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry working closelywithfacility leadership and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to address complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Today, Vitae supports more than 300 facilities across the Midwest and East Coast, offering providers the opportunity to practice in a team-based environment while making a meaningful impact on anoften-underservedpopulation.

At Vitae,you’llfind a strong clinical network, experienced leadership, and the opportunity to do work that directly improves patient outcomes.

Vitae Healthis 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’ overall well-being and adjustment to medical and life changes.

Key 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 withthe Vitae clinical team, the patient’s attendingphysician,facilitynursing 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

Requirements

• Master’sdegree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

• Active and unrestricted license inrespective state(e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)

• 2years 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, adjustment disorders)

• 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

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent earning potential with competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus opportunities or flexible fee-for-service options

• Consistent, reliable referral flow so you can focus on patient care, not building a caseload
• Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance, no out-of-pocket costs

• Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match
• Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team that prioritizes your success and well-being

• Up to a$3,000 referral bonus,get rewarded for bringing great clinicians to the team

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vitae Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.