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Vitae Health Systems
Urbandale, Iowa

Mental Health Therapist (LISW, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT)

PsychologistPart-Time Prescriptive Authority State

Listed compensation

$35k-$55k

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Job Description

WORK SCHEDULE: 3 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.

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
  • 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyDiagnostic skillsInterdisciplinary collaborationEHR proficiencyCommunication skills

Marriage & Family Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa 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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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychologist roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,967 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Urbandale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k≈ 8.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,113/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

401(k) with company match
CEU opportunities
Paid licensure renewals
Up to $3,000 referral bonus