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

MPAC Healthcare • Urbana, IA

13d • 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. The clinician works on-site with residents and their families and functions as an active, lead member of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and nurse practitioners. The role is autonomous, offering clinicians control over their caseload and schedule while MPAC manages back-office operations. The position is designed for a 40-hour work week, with most time devoted to clinical care and the remainder to documentation and facility correspondence.

The clinician conducts initial assessments, uses psychotherapy to address mental health concerns, and provides ongoing support. The role also requires maintaining complete documentation and staying current on Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans. MPAC describes its approach as focused on purposeful, quality care and improving healthcare delivery for older adults.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Valid LISW, LMFT, or LMHC license in the state for which the candidate is applying.
• Two years of counseling and therapy experience.
• Strong medical knowledge and understanding of CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work as a team member with a positive attitude.
• Ability to foster open communication with facility teams and the Regional Clinical Manager.
• Ability to take initiative and communicate effectively with multiple parties in different settings.
• Strong organization skills to manage patient needs and document effectively.
• 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 initial assessments for residents.
• Use psychotherapy to address mental health issues and provide ongoing support.
• Work on-site with residents and their families.
• Participate as an active, lead member of an interdisciplinary team addressing residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs.
• Manage a caseload and schedule.
• Complete required patient documentation and facility correspondence, keeping records up to date.
• Stay current on Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans.
• Communicate with patients, families, nursing staff, facility social services teams, MPAC providers, and the Regional Clinical Manager.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off, including personal leave, sick leave, CME, and holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 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.
• Career opportunities at a rapidly growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time