Psychologist
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a full-time Psychologist or MA-Level Therapist to join the team at the Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI). This position offers opportunities for professional growth, leadership advancement, and team-based clinical work with youth with serious emotional disturbances and complex behavioral health needs. IMHI is a state-operated, acute psychiatric hospital that is accredited by the Joint Commission and CMS certified, operating 56 total beds (20 adult, 36 child/adolescent). This role is designed to meet the needs of IMHI’s youth with complex behavioral health needs and includes an off-ward school. The Psychologist or MA-Level Therapist will work as an active member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. This is one of three such positions at the facility, with each provider working on a separate unit or caseload. The position reports to the IMHI Education Administrator and receives clinical oversight from the HHS Clinical Director.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, applied behavior analysis, clinical social work, behavioral sciences, mental health, or a closely-related field.
- Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Independently licensed provider at the doctoral or master’s level (licensure is not required for this position).
Responsibilities
- Provide professional psychological or mental health counseling services for youth admitted to an acute psychiatric hospital, including individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family psychotherapy or consultation, crisis and behavioral management, and psychological testing and report writing (as competent).
- Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary treatment team member providing evidence-based, individualized, person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented interventions for child and adolescent patients.
- Conduct various psychological screens, assessments, and reports to clarify diagnosis, determine eligibility for services, provide treatment and support recommendations, and address unique psycho-legal issues.
- Provide psychological consultation, policy guidance, and staff training that promotes a strong continuity of care and improves the team’s ability to work more effectively with youth with challenging and complex behavioral health needs, including best practices for positive behavior management and restraint/seclusion reduction.
- For licensed, doctoral-level psychologists, opportunities may be available for clinical supervision of practicum trainees/predoctoral interns/post-doctoral fellows.
- Preceptor guidance to psychiatric residents/fellows from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) may also be available.
- Clinical adjunct faculty appointment with UIHC may be available, including access to virtual learning opportunities and clinical databases.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays)
- Retirement Plans (IPERS, Retirement Investors Club)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Life insurance
- Free long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
