Mental Health Therapist (LISW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD.)

Vitae-Health-Systems; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 3 weeks

6 paid holidays

Education and professional development

Job 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.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the clinical team, physicians, and nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive care while maintaining HIPAA compliance and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Active and unrestricted license in respective state (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist).
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings.

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, attending physician, facility nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation complying with regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies when needed.
• Educate staff and families on mental health conditions and effective communication strategies.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and ethical standards of practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Tools

EHR systems

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


• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental insurance


• Generous paid time off: 3 weeks PTO, 6 paid holidays, plus 1 dedicated day for education and professional development


• Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance,no out-of-pocket costs


• Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match


• Ongoing professional growth through CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals


• 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.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, with the possibility of part-time.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $70,000–$90,000, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses; candidates may also choose between a base salary structure or a variable compensation plan (commission), which may provide higher earning potential