Location & Practice Overview

This part-time psychotherapy role is based in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in the Naperville, Illinois area, where clinicians deliver on-site mental health services as part of a multi-specialty provider group model.

Practice Setting Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
Care Delivery On-site facility-based services
Practice Model Multi-specialty provider group
Geographic Area Naperville, Illinois and surrounding facilities
Service Line Psychotherapy within integrated medical and behavioral health support

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for residents upon admission and as clinical needs arise.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans focused on emotional and behavioral conditions.
  • Deliver individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions addressing depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, and adjustment to illness or disability.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, attending physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation professionals during care plan meetings and care coordination.
  • Provide crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies while maintaining accurate, timely documentation that meets facility, state, and federal requirements.
  • Educate facility staff and families on mental health conditions and effective communication approaches, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and professional ethical standards.

The role centers on direct clinical work with residents while integrating behavioral health support into the broader facility care process.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold appropriate graduate education and an active Illinois license. Experience in geriatric or long-term care settings is preferred but not required for all applicants.

Education
Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field
Licensure
Active and unrestricted Illinois license (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
Experience
Two 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 CBT, trauma-informed care, and grief counseling
Additional Preferences
Familiarity with EHR systems and knowledge of mental health conditions common in skilled nursing populations

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a base compensation range with additional earning potential through a performance-based variable structure. Confirmed benefits support professional development and retirement planning.

  • Base compensation range of $35,000–$55,000 with opportunity for additional income through commission-based variable compensation
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • CEU opportunities and paid licensure renewals
  • Up to $3,000 referral bonus for successful clinician referrals
  • Consistent referral flow that reduces the need to independently build a caseload

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part-time, non-exempt
Weekly Structure Three days per week
Work Location On-site within skilled nursing facilities
Team Context Interdisciplinary collaboration with facility and Vitae clinical staff

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The clinician works with residents of skilled nursing and long-term care communities who present with emotional, behavioral, and adjustment-related needs in the context of medical complexity and life transitions.

Primary Population Residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
Common Presentations Depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, and adjustment disorders
Clinical Context Chronic illness, pain, loss of independence, and end-of-life concerns
Encounter Setting Facility-based individual, group, and family sessions

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this role is psychotherapy and psychosocial support tailored to the needs of residents living in skilled nursing environments.

Psychosocial Assessment Comprehensive evaluation of emotional and behavioral functioning upon admission and as needed
Therapeutic Modalities Individual, group, and family therapy addressing mood, grief, and adjustment issues
Evidence-Based Approaches CBT, trauma-informed care, and grief counseling
Behavioral Support Crisis intervention and strategies for managing behavioral challenges in the facility setting

Role Highlights

This position differs from many outpatient psychotherapy roles through its facility-based delivery model and structured referral support within a multi-specialty group.

  • Facility-embedded psychotherapy within skilled nursing and long-term care communities rather than a traditional outpatient clinic
  • Built-in referral volume that allows the clinician to focus on direct care instead of independent caseload development
  • Integration into a multi-specialty provider group that includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and other services
  • Part-time structure of three days per week offering a defined, limited weekly commitment

About Vitae Health Systems

Vitae Health Systems is a multi-specialty provider group founded in 2018. The organization delivers integrated clinical services to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care communities across the Midwest and East Coast.

Founded 2018
Organization Type Multi-specialty provider group
Service Scope Internal medicine, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and podiatry
Geographic Reach More than 300 facilities across the Midwest and East Coast

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior experience in skilled nursing or long-term care required?
Two years of clinical experience is preferred, with ideal backgrounds in geriatric, long-term care, or medical settings. Candidates without that specific experience may still be considered if they meet the education and licensure requirements and demonstrate relevant clinical skills.
How does the variable compensation component work?
In addition to the base range of $35,000–$55,000, the role includes a commission-based structure that allows higher earnings tied to performance. Specific details of the variable model are discussed with candidates during the hiring process.
Will I need to generate my own patient referrals?
No. The position includes consistent, reliable referral flow so the clinician can concentrate on direct patient care rather than building a caseload independently.
What types of therapy formats are expected?
The role involves individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions, depending on resident needs and facility context. Crisis intervention and behavioral management support are also part of the clinical work.
Is documentation completed within an electronic health record system?
Familiarity with EHR systems is preferred. Accurate and timely clinical documentation is required to meet facility, state, and federal standards.
Does the position involve collaboration outside of therapy sessions?
Yes. Clinicians participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions with Vitae colleagues, attending physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation teams.

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT or PsyD) in Naperville, IL

This part-time Mental Health Therapist position with Vitae Health Systems is located in the Naperville, Illinois area and focuses on delivering psychotherapy to residents of skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role operates three days per week under a non-exempt structure and centers on psychosocial assessment, individualized treatment planning, and individual, group, or family therapy for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, cognitive decline, and adjustment to medical or functional changes. Clinicians work on-site within facilities, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams that include physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and rehabilitation professionals. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field and an active Illinois license as an LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist; two years of clinical experience, preferably in geriatric or medical settings, is preferred. Base compensation falls between $35,000 and $55,000, with additional earning potential through a performance-linked variable structure, along with 401(k) matching, CEU support, and paid license renewal. Vitae, founded in 2018, provides multi-specialty services across more than 300 facilities in the Midwest and East Coast, offering a structured referral flow that allows therapists to concentrate on clinical work rather than independent practice development. The position suits licensed clinicians seeking a facility-based behavioral health role with defined part-time hours and integrated team support.

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