LISW - Des Moines, IA

MPAC Healthcare • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MPAC Healthcare is seeking Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISWs) 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, providing high-quality care in the senior care space. This role offers the autonomy of a private practice without the administrative burden, with a focus on clinical work, patient documentation, and facility correspondence. The LISW will be an active member of an interdisciplinary team, addressing residents' emotional, social, and psychological needs. The position involves providing initial assessments, utilizing psychotherapy, offering ongoing support, and managing documentation requirements, including staying up-to-date on Medicare and commercial insurance plans. This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative approach to improving care for older adults within a fast-growing company committed to employee growth, safety, and support.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• Valid LCSW 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
• Ability to foster open communication
• Ability to take initiative and effectively communicate in multiple settings with multiple parties
• High level of organization to manage patient needs, document effectively, and ensure mental health needs are met
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong medical knowledge
• Understanding of documentation (CMS, Medicare, Medicaid)
• 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

• Provide initial assessments
• Utilize psychotherapy to address mental health issues
• Offer ongoing support to residents and their families
• Be responsible for all documentation requirements
• Keep up-to-date on Medicare Benefit and commercial insurance plans
• Function as an active, lead member on an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners
• Address residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs
• Manage caseload and schedule
• Collaborate with the facility team and Regional Clinical Manager
• Foster open communication with patients, families, nursing staff, facility social services, and other providers

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 - Base + Bonus Pay
• Flexibility & autonomy
• 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