About this role
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 closely with facility 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 an often-underserved population.
At Vitae, you’ll find a strong clinical network, experienced leadership, and the opportunity to do work that directly improves patient outcomes.
Vitae Health is 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
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Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents upon admission and as needed
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Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
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Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions
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Address issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, and adjustment to illness or disability
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Support residents coping with chronic illness, pain, loss of independence, and end-of-life concerns
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Collaborate with the Vitae clinical team, the patient’s attending physician, facility nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams to coordinate care
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Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with facility, state, and federal regulations
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Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies when needed
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Educate staff and families on mental health conditions and effective communication strategies
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA and ethical standards of practice
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Requirements
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Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
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Active and unrestricted license in respective state (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
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2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings
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Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
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Knowledge of mental health conditions common in SNF populations (e.g., depression, anxiety, dementia, adjustment disorders)
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Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, trauma-informed care, grief counseling)
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Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff
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Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
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Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred
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Benefits
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Compensation & Benefits
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Excellent earning potential with competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus opportunities or flexible fee-for-service options
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Consistent, reliable referral flow so you can focus on patient care, not building a caseload
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Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance, no out-of-pocket costs
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Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match
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Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team that prioritizes your success and well-being
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Up to a $3,000 referral bonus, get rewarded for bringing great clinicians to the team
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Equal Opportunity Statement
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Vitae Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.