Licensed Clinician - (LISW, LMHC, LMFT)- Iowa City, IA

MPAC Healthcare • Iowa City, IA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

MPAC Healthcare has been named one of Crain’s Best Places to Work 2021 and Great Place to Work Certified. The team is hardworking, fun-loving, and dedicated to patient-centered care. MPAC Healthcare is seeking Licensed Clinicians (LMHC, LMFT, LISW) who are committed to providing high-quality care to seniors. The company values team-oriented, reliable providers and professionals driven by integrity. This role offers an opportunity to be part of an innovative approach to improving care for older adults within a diverse, fast-growing company that fosters growth, safety, and support for its employees. The autonomous nature of the Licensed Clinician role allows clinicians to function like a private practice without the administrative burden of managing a back office.

Requirements

• Have a master’s degree and a valid LISW/LMFT/LMHC license in the state for which you are applying
• Two years of counseling and therapy experience
• Ability to work as a member of a team with a great attitude
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health diagnoses and therapeutic approaches
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including other MPAC providers, to ensure patients are getting the best care possible
• The ability to foster open communication with the facility team and your Regional Clinical Manager to ensure the success of clinical programs
• Ability to take initiative and effectively communicate in multiple settings with multiple parties (patient, patient’s family, nursing staff, facility social services team, other MPAC providers, etc.)
• High level of organization to manage patient needs, document effectively and ensure the mental health needs of residents are being met
• Comfortable with the ever-changing environment of a skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of the Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans
• Experience in the healthcare setting
• Passion for working with older adults
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit accompanied by strong medical knowledge, understanding of documentation (CMS, Medicare, Medicaid) and nursing home/hospital facility experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the nursing home space is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work within a 40-hour work week, with the majority of time clinically focused and the remainder on patient documentation and facility correspondence
• Be an on-site clinical provider working with residents and their families
• Function as an active, lead member on an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners addressing residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs
• Be in charge of your caseload, your schedule, and ultimately, your salary
• Provide initial assessments, utilize psychotherapy to address mental health issues and offer ongoing support
• Responsible for all documentation requirements and keeping up-to-date on Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including other MPAC providers, to ensure patients are getting the best care possible
• Foster open communication with the facility team and your Regional Clinical Manager to ensure the success of clinical programs
• Manage patient needs, document effectively and ensure the mental health needs of residents are being met

Benefits

• 5 weeks of paid time off (Including personal, sick, CME & holidays)
• Full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, and 401k
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexibility & autonomy, all the perks of a private practice without the hassle of managing a back office
• Focus on on-going education through workshops, one-on-one or small group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates
• A fun and diverse culture that fosters building relationships across the organization
• Support from MPAC to ensure our providers have a healthy work/life balance
• Be a part of a rapidly growing company that has an increasing number of long-term career opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees