Location & Practice Overview

This part-time clinical social work role is based in Chicago and centers on delivering behavioral health services inside partnered skilled nursing facilities. Clinicians function as integrated members of the facility care team rather than operating from a freestanding outpatient clinic.

Practice Type Multi-specialty provider group supporting skilled nursing facilities
Care Setting On-site within skilled nursing facilities
Geographic Context Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area
Service Line Psychotherapy / behavioral health
Practice Model Facility-integrated interdisciplinary care

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents upon admission and as clinical needs arise.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans addressing emotional and behavioral concerns.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions focused on depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, and adjustment to illness or disability.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams; participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and behavioral management support when needed, while maintaining timely clinical documentation and educating staff and families.

Documentation must meet facility, state, and federal requirements and remain compliant with HIPAA and professional ethical standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted license and demonstrate readiness to work with older adults in long-term care environments.

Education
Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
License
Active and unrestricted Illinois license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
Experience
2+ years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings
Clinical Skills
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning abilities; proficiency in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, trauma-informed care, and grief counseling
Additional Preferences
Knowledge of mental health conditions common in SNF populations; familiarity with EHR systems; strong organizational and interdisciplinary communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a defined base range with additional earning potential tied to performance through a variable compensation structure.

  • Base compensation range of $35,000–$55,000 with opportunity for higher earnings through commission-based variable pay
  • Full malpractice coverage including tail insurance at no out-of-pocket cost
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • $3,000 clinician referral bonus
  • Consistent referral flow that removes the need to build a personal caseload

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Part-time, non-exempt
Weekly Commitment 1–3 days per week
Work Location On-site in partnered skilled nursing facilities
Flexibility Schedule structured around facility needs and clinician availability within the part-time range

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role centers on older adults residing in skilled nursing facilities who are navigating medical, functional, and psychosocial transitions.

Primary Population Residents of skilled nursing facilities
Age Group Primarily geriatric and older adult residents
Common Clinical Contexts Chronic illness, pain, loss of independence, cognitive changes, grief, and end-of-life concerns
Setting Characteristics Long-term care and post-acute environments with interdisciplinary facility teams

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this position is facility-based psychotherapy that supports emotional adjustment and behavioral health needs of skilled nursing residents.

Psychosocial Assessment Comprehensive evaluation of emotional, behavioral, and social factors affecting resident well-being
Therapeutic Modalities Individual, group, and family psychotherapy addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment disorders
Treatment Focus Areas Coping with chronic illness, cognitive decline, loss of independence, and end-of-life concerns
Evidence-Based Approaches CBT, trauma-informed care, grief counseling, and related therapeutic frameworks

Role Highlights

Several structural features distinguish this part-time psychotherapy role from typical outpatient or agency-based clinical social work positions.

  • Built-in, consistent referral flow eliminates the need to generate or market a personal caseload
  • Clinicians are fully integrated into the skilled nursing facility interdisciplinary team rather than functioning as external consultants
  • Part-time structure (1–3 days per week) combined with performance-based variable compensation offers flexible engagement with upside earning potential
  • Focus exclusively on the behavioral health needs of long-term care and post-acute residents within a multi-specialty provider model

About Vitae Health Systems

Vitae Health Systems is a Chicago-headquartered multi-specialty provider group founded in 2018. The organization delivers integrated clinical services—including internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry—to residents of skilled nursing facilities across the Midwest and East Coast. Its ownership and executive team bring more than two decades of experience in the skilled nursing sector.

Headquarters Chicago, Illinois
Founded 2018
Geographic Footprint Midwest and East Coast
Core Services Internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, podiatry
Primary Setting Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role limited to LCSW license holders only?
No. The position accepts candidates with an active, unrestricted license as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist, provided they hold a qualifying master’s degree and meet the other clinical requirements.
How does the variable compensation component work?
In addition to the stated base range of $35,000–$55,000, clinicians can earn extra income through a commission-based structure tied to performance, creating higher overall earning potential based on productivity.
Will I need to generate my own patient referrals?
No. The model provides a consistent, reliable referral flow from the skilled nursing facilities so clinicians can concentrate on direct patient care rather than building a caseload.
Is malpractice insurance included?
Yes. Full malpractice coverage, including tail insurance, is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the clinician.
Are group and family sessions part of the expected caseload?
Yes. The role includes providing individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions as clinically indicated for residents and their support systems.
Does the position involve weekend or evening coverage?
The available information specifies a part-time schedule of 1–3 days per week without indicating required nights, weekends, or on-call obligations. Specific facility hours should be confirmed during the hiring process.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Part-Time) in Chicago, IL

This part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker position with Vitae Health Systems places a psychotherapist inside skilled nursing facilities in the Chicago area. Clinicians conduct psychosocial assessments, create and monitor treatment plans, and deliver individual, group, and family therapy focused on depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive changes, and adjustment to illness or loss of independence. The role operates within an interdisciplinary facility team that also includes physicians, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals. Candidates need a master’s degree in a relevant field and an active Illinois license as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist; two or more years of experience in geriatric or long-term care settings is preferred. The schedule runs 1–3 days per week. Compensation includes a base range of $35,000–$55,000 plus performance-based variable pay, full malpractice coverage with tail, a 401(k) with company match, and a $3,000 referral bonus. Vitae Health Systems, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, partners with skilled nursing facilities across the Midwest and East Coast to deliver integrated internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry services. The position is designed for clinicians who want focused behavioral health work with older adults in a facility-integrated model that supplies a steady referral stream rather than requiring independent practice development.

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