Licensed Clinician - (LISW, LMHC, LMFT)- Waterloo, IA

MPAC Healthcare • Waterloo, IA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

MPAC Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Clinician (LISW, LMHC, or LMFT) to provide patient-centered mental health care to older adults in a skilled nursing facility setting in Waterloo, Iowa. The role offers autonomy similar to private practice, without the responsibility of managing a back office, and allows the clinician to manage their caseload and schedule. The position is designed for a 40-hour work week, with most time devoted to clinical work and the remainder to documentation and facility correspondence.

The clinician works on-site with residents and their families and serves as an active lead member of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and nurse practitioners. The role focuses on residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs, including conducting initial assessments, providing psychotherapy, and offering ongoing support. The clinician is responsible for documentation and staying current on Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Valid LISW, LMFT, or LMHC license in the state for which the applicant is applying.
• Two years of counseling and therapy experience.
• Ability to work as a team member with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively in multiple settings with multiple parties.
• Strong organizational skills for managing patient needs and documentation.
• Comfort working in the changing environment of a skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Passion for working with older adults.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the nursing home space.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site clinical services to residents and their families.
• Conduct initial assessments, provide psychotherapy to address mental health issues, and offer ongoing support.
• Serve as an active, lead member of an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners addressing residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs.
• Manage a caseload and schedule.
• Complete required patient documentation and facility correspondence.
• Keep up to date on Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans.
• Collaborate with MPAC providers and facility teams to support patient care and clinical programs.
• Communicate with patients, families, nursing staff, facility social services teams, other MPAC providers, and the Regional Clinical Manager.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off, including personal, sick, CME, and holidays.
• Full benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k).
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility and autonomy.
• Ongoing education through workshops, one-on-one or small-group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates.
• Support for work/life balance.
• Long-term career opportunities at a rapidly growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time