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Vitae Health Systems
Chicago, Illinois

Mental Health Therapist (Spanish Speaking - LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$90k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Spanish Speaker Required
  • WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
  • FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

COMPENSATION: The hiring range for this position is $70,000–$90,000, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses; candidates may also choose between a base salary structure or a variable compensation plan (commission), which may provide higher earning potential

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 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 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

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
  • Active and unrestricted license in respective state (e. g., LCSW, LCPC, 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
  • 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
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
  • Generous paid time off: 3 weeks PTO, 6 paid holidays, plus 1 dedicated day for education and professional development
  • Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance, no out-of-pocket costs
  • Retirement planning support with a 401(k) and company match
  • Ongoing professional growth through CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals
  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaborationSpanish language proficiency

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Vitae Health Systems ranks #4 of 15 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (Spanish Speaking - LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or PsyD) at Vitae Health Systems a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,890 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
54% this job
CME allowance
30% this job
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 258 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
3 weeks PTO
6 paid holidays
1 dedicated day for education and professional development
Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance
401(k) with company match
CEU opportunities
Paid licensure renewals