Part-Time Geriatric Mental Health Therapist – Bonus Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Malpractice coverage including tail

Referral bonus

Job summary

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

Key responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, therapy sessions (individual/group/family), and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Active and unrestricted license in 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.
• 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 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

Treatment planning

CBT

Trauma-informed care

Grief counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Documentation

EHR proficiency

Education

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

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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

Key responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, therapy sessions (individual/group/family), and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.