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Vitae Health Systems
Batavia, Illinois

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD)

PsychologistPart-Time Prescriptive Authority State

Listed compensation

$35k-$55k

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Job Description

WORK SCHEDULE: [2 days per 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

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

  • 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, 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
  • 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

Compensation & Benefits

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
  • 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
  • Up to a $3,000 referral bonus, get rewarded for bringing great clinicians to the team

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and possess an active, unrestricted license such as LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD. At least two years of clinical experience in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyHIPAA complianceDiagnostic skillsGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 23% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 39 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Batavia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k≈ 11.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,347/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vitae Health Systems

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus opportunities
Flexible fee-for-service options
Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance
401(k) with company match
Up to $3,000 referral bonus