Regional Float Psychotherapist – SNF & Nursing Homes

Telos Health Systems, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work model

Mileage reimbursement

Telos swag

Malpractice insurance coverage

Job summary

Telos Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Regional Float Psychotherapist to deliver psychotherapy within SNFs and nursing homes across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham, NC. The role integrates clinical assessment, crisis management, and resident-centered care planning with cross-site collaboration.

Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in a related field and active North Carolina licensure. This full-time position offers hybrid care delivery, strong clinical support, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
• Active and unrestricted clinical licensure in North Carolina.
• Preferred licensures include PsyD/PhD, LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy services to residents in SNFs and nursing homes.
• Conduct clinical assessments and ongoing psychotherapy interventions.
• Develop and support resident-centered care plans.
• Collaborate with facility staff regarding resident mental health concerns.
• Maintain timely, compliant clinical documentation.
• Support reduction of psychiatric hospitalizations and crisis events.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Behavioral intervention

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary care coordination

Documentation & compliance

Multi-site practice

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling/Psychology/related field

Job description

Regional Float Psychotherapist – SNF & Nursing Homes in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, NC | TELOS Health SystemsSkip to content* Home* About Us* Services* Why Work With Us* CareersContact UsTELOS Opportunity# Regional Float Psychotherapist – SNF & Nursing HomesCharlotte, Raleigh, Durham, NCPsychologyServe with Heart## Culture at TELOS Health SystemsAt TELOS Health Systems, care is a calling. We support clinicians with people-first leadership, strong local teams, and the operational backing needed to deliver meaningful care across every community we serve.Our culture is built around stewardship, compassion, and long-term growth so clinicians can focus on the work that matters most.Build with Purpose## Benefits of Joining TELOS* Flexible scheduling support designed around real clinical workflows* Mission-driven leadership with accessible operational support* Opportunities to grow across multiple states and care environments* Professional stability with a modern, clinician-first care platform## Job DescriptionJoin TELOS Health Systems as a Regional Float Psychotherapist – SNF & Nursing Homes in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, NC. TELOS supports healthcare partners across multiple markets with a strong focus on patient care, clinician support, and staffing excellence.# Regional Float Psychotherapist – SNF & Nursing Homes---## Position Details**Employment Type:** Full-Time Exempt **Coverage Model:** Skilled nursing facilities within a regional territory---## Program OverviewThe Float Psychotherapist Program provides outpatient-style psychotherapy services embedded directly within nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The Regional Float Psychotherapist supports residents experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorders, trauma history, and behavioral distress commonly seen in long-term care settings.This role is essential for improving resident quality of life, reducing behavioral escalations, supporting facility staff, and decreasing unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations.---## Key Responsibilities* Provide psychotherapy services to residents in skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes* Support residents experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and adjustment disorders* Conduct clinical assessments and ongoing psychotherapy interventions* Assist with behavioral stabilization and crisis prevention* Develop and support resident-centered care plans* Collaborate with facility staff regarding resident mental health concerns* Maintain timely, compliant clinical documentation* Support reduction of psychiatric hospitalizations and crisis events* Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination---## Coverage Model (Float Role)The Regional Float Psychotherapist provides coverage for:* Therapist PTO and leave of absence coverage* Staffing shortages* New facility onboarding* Census surges requiring additional clinical support* Urgent resident referrals and crisis intervention needs* Multi-site regional travel across SNF and long-term care settings---## Interdisciplinary Collaboration* Directors of Nursing (DONs), RNs, and LPNs* Social workers and discharge planners* Physicians, nurse practitioners, and PMHNPs* Activity directors and care teams* Hospice and palliative care providers* Family members and legal guardians---## Typical Weekly Schedule* Monday: SNF A* Tuesday: Nursing Home B* Wednesday: SNF C* Thursday: SNF A follow-up visits* Friday: Coverage, documentation, and care planningSchedules are typically released 1–2 weeks in advance. Occasional adjustments may occur based on facility needs.---## Productivity Expectations* Daily Patient Encounters: 6–10+* Documentation Completion: Same day* Follow-Up Compliance: 95%+* Patient Engagement Rate: High consistency* Coverage Reliability: 100%---## Required Qualifications* Master’s degree or doctoral degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field* Active and unrestricted clinical licensure in North Carolina---## Preferred LicensureBecause this role serves short-term and long-term care populations across SNFs and nursing homes, the following licensures are strongly preferred:* Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD)* Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) (North Carolina)* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)---## Core Skills* Clinical assessment and psychotherapy* Behavioral intervention and de-escalation* Crisis intervention and stabilization* Dementia-related behavioral management* Interdisciplinary care coordination* Documentation and regulatory compliance* Independent multi-site clinical practice---## Why This Role Matters* Reduces behavioral escalation and psychiatric crises* Improves resident emotional well-being and quality of life* Supports nursing staff managing complex resident needs* Decreases unnecessary psychiatric hospital transfers* Strengthens facility survey readiness and compliance* Enhances interdisciplinary care coordination* Provides consistent psychotherapy services across multiple facilities---## Benefits & Perks### Available to All Employees (Full-Time & Part-Time)* Flexible work-life balance schedule* Hybrid model (in-person care with documentation flexibility where appropriate)* Company-provided equipment (as applicable)* Telos swag* Mileage reimbursement per company travel policy---### Travel & Coverage Support* Mileage reimbursement per company travel policy* Overnight lodging provided when: + Approved by supervisor + Multi-day coverage is required at a single facilityProfessional & Clinical Support* Malpractice insurance coverage* Annual CEU and licensure reimbursement support* Professional development opportunities* Clinical leadership support and mentorship* Ongoing training and education---## Full-Time Employee Benefits (30+ Hours/Week; Eligible After 30-Day Waiting Period)### Health & Retirement* 401(k) through Nationwide* Medical insurance* Dental insurance* Vision insurance### Voluntary Benefits (Aflac)* Life and AD&D insurance* Short-term disability* Accident insurance* Hospital indemnity coverage* Critical illness coverage* Voluntary life insurance options (term or whole life)### Time Off & Holidays* PTO: 15 days (Years 1–2), increasing with tenure* 6 paid holidays: + New Year’s Day + Memorial Day + Independence Day + Labor Day + Thanksgiving Day + Christmas Day---## Equal Opportunity EmployerTelos Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.Apply Now## Start Your TELOS ApplicationReady to take the next step? 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