Licensed Psychologist in Iowa

Ascellus • Licensed Psychologist in Iowa, IA

3d • $160 - $200 • Remote

About The Position

Ascellus is a behavioral health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional well-being. The Licensed Psychologist provides time-limited outpatient psychotherapy to injured workers in the workers’ compensation space. This 1099 role is designed for clinicians seeking flexibility, operational support, and a thoughtful clinical culture.

Clinicians typically provide 4–12 sessions per case and choose a caseload of 5–20 cases. They set their own availability and receive referrals based on their chosen volume and capacity. Ascellus provides referral flow and intake coordination, billing and collections, credentialing support, scheduling and reminders, and access to a clinical consultation community specializing in workers’ compensation behavioral health, including peer consultation, case conferences, and training.

Compensation is $160–$200 per therapy session, depending on relevant experience; the high end is reserved for clinicians with significant applicable experience. No-show and late-cancellation appointments are paid at the full hourly rate when the cancellation occurs within 24 hours and proper patient outreach has been completed.

Requirements

• Active psychologist license (PhD/PsyD) to practice in Iowa.
• At least one year of post-licensure experience.
• Competence in CBT, evidence-based treatment, and timely documentation.
• Telehealth-ready private workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Training or certification in PTSD interventions such as EMDR, PE, or CPT.
• Background in health psychology.
• Experience in Military, VA, or forensic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-limited psychotherapy, typically 4–12 sessions.
• Work with injured workers to support their return to function following a work injury.
• Complete documentation within 24–48 hours using the Ascellus Provider Portal.
• Set personal availability and choose a caseload volume of 5–20 cases.

Benefits

• Referral flow and intake coordination.
• Billing and collections support.
• Credentialing support.
• Scheduling and reminders.
• Clinical consultation community, including peer consultation, case conferences, and training.
• Full-rate payment for eligible no-show and late-cancellation appointments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree