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Job description
WORK SCHEDULE: 1-3 days/week
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:
We are a multi-specialty healthcare organization dedicated to improving care for residents in skilled nursing facilities. Our clinicians provide essential medical and behavioral health services that support facility care teams and ensure patients receive consistent, high-quality care.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, we partner with skilled nursing facilities across the Midwest and East Coast. Our providers deliver integrated clinical services including internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry, helping facilities meet the complex medical and behavioral health needs of their residents.
Position Summary:
Vitae Health is seeking both full-time and part-time Psychotherapists 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 with physicians, 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
Requirements
Qualifications Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Active and unrestricted license in 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
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
Benefits Consistent, reliable referral flow so you can focus on patient care, not building a caseload
Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance, no out-of-pocket costs
Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match
Supportive, clinician-focused leadership team that prioritizes your success and well-being
$3,000 referral bonus, get rewarded for bringing great clinicians to the team
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.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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