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

MPAC Healthcare • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MPAC Healthcare is seeking Licensed Clinicians (LMHC, LMFT, LISW) to provide high-quality care to seniors. This role offers the autonomy of a private practice without the administrative burden, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care and documentation. You will be an on-site provider, working as a lead member of an interdisciplinary team to address residents' emotional, social, and psychological needs. The position involves providing initial assessments, utilizing psychotherapy, offering ongoing support, and managing all documentation requirements, including staying up-to-date on Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• 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
• 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.
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong medical knowledge
• Understanding of documentation (CMS, Medicare, Medicaid)
• Nursing home/ hospital facility experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the healthcare setting
• Passion for working with older adults
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Experience in the nursing home space is a plus

Responsibilities

• Function as an active, lead member on an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners addressing residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs.
• 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.
• Manage patient needs, document effectively and ensure the mental health needs of residents are being met.
• Foster open communication with the facility team and your Regional Clinical Manager to ensure the success of clinical programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including other MPAC providers, to ensure patients are getting the best care possible.

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
• On-going education through workshops, one-on-one or small group education sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates
• Support from MPAC to ensure our providers have a healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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