Mental Health Therapist (LCSW/LPC/PsyC)

Vitae Health Systems; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Uncapped bonus opportunities

Flexible fee-for-service options

Referral bonus up to $3,000

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Vitae Health Systems in Iowa seeks a Psychotherapist to provide mental health services to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to support well-being and adjustment to medical changes.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation, and participate in care planning meetings while upholding HIPAA and ethical standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 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 depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, and adjustment to illness or disability.
• Collaborate with the Vitae clinical team, attending physicians, facility staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation compliant with regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies when needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CBT/trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Licensure

Education

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

Job description

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.

Position Summary

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.