Licensed Clinician - (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)- Peoria, IL

MPAC Healthcare • Peoria, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MPAC Healthcare is seeking Licensed Clinicians (LCPC, LMFT, LCSW) to join their team and set a new standard for quality care for seniors. The company is described as team-oriented, reliable, and driven by integrity in providing high-quality care in the senior care space. This role offers an innovative approach to improving care for older adults within a diverse, fast-growing company committed to employee growth, safety, and support. The Licensed Clinician role allows for autonomous functioning, similar to a private practice, without the administrative burden of managing a back office. The majority of the work week will be dedicated to clinical focus, with the remainder allocated to patient documentation and facility correspondence. The clinician will serve as an on-site provider working with residents and their families, acting as a lead member of an interdisciplinary team to address residents' emotional, social, and psychological needs. The role involves managing one's own caseload and schedule, providing initial assessments, utilizing psychotherapy, offering ongoing support, and being responsible for all documentation requirements and staying updated on insurance plans.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and a valid LCSW/LMFT/LCPC 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.
• 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.
• Entrepreneurial spirit accompanied by strong medical knowledge, understanding of documentation (CMS, Medicare, Medicaid) and nursing home/ hospital facility experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans
• 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.

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