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Vitae Health Systems
Myerstown, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPC, PsyD, LMFT)

LMFTPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35K - $55K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

WORK SCHEDULE: (3 days/week)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation

The compensation range for this part-time 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.

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 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
  • 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

Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work and an active state license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist). Two years of clinical experience, preferably in geriatric or long-term care settings, is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyHIPAA ComplianceInterdisciplinary CollaborationDiagnostic Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPC, PsyD, LMFT) at Vitae Health Systems a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 36% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$35k–$55kMental Health Therapy median $68k (middle half $60k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$46k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania428 active7,478 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment706 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vitae Health Systems

Medical Practices
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance
401(k) with company match
Referral bonus up to $3,000

Living in Myerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$311k≈ 8.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,221/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.2
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lebanon, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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