Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Full-Time)
Vitae Health Systems · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$70k–$90k/yrFull-time
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Up to a $3,000 referral bonus, get rewarded for bringing great clinicians to the team