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Licensed Mental Health Professional

Ultra Health Providers · Homerville, GA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$75k–$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join Ultra Health’s mission-driven team providing compassionate mental health services to residents in long-term care and senior living communities. Your expertise will help improve the emotional and psychological well-being of older adults while enhancing their quality of life.

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional at Ultra Health, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of residents in senior care communities. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality psychotherapy and help foster a supportive environment where residents can explore their experiences, manage challenges, and enhance their sense of purpose and well-being.

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy services to residents within senior living environments, which may include long-term care, assisted living, and independent living facilities
  • Facilitate individual, group, family, and crisis intervention sessions using appropriate therapeutic modalities
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate DSM-5–based diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and facility personnel to ensure coordinated, holistic care
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the facility’s EMR system, utilizing appropriate ICD-10 coding
  • Adhere to HIPAA, state, and federal regulations while upholding ethical standards of clinical practice

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field
  • Active Social Work/Counseling license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or equivalent (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adult or geriatric populations

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience in long-term care, assisted living, or skilled nursing environments
  • Exposure to and understanding dementia and other cognitive impairments, including strategies for managing behavioral and emotional changes
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA, ICD-10 coding, and EMR documentation standards
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally competent care models
  • Demonstrated proficiency in cognitive-behavioral and supportive therapy approaches

Preferred Skills

  • Dependable, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities
  • Professional and compassionate demeanor when engaging with older adults, caregivers, and facility staff
  • Commitment to ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered clinical practice
  • Adaptable and responsive to evolving clinical or facility needs

Benefits

  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Paid Medical Malpractice Insurance
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Time Off

Pay

$75,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience)

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