Psychologist

Position Title: Psychologist
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Position

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Psychologist to join our behavioral health team. The psychologist will provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health concerns.

This role is supported through funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)* and is intended to attract experienced providers who are relocating to and establishing residency in our rural service area. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a competitive sign-on bonus/relocation bonus in exchange for a multi-year employment commitment. Eligibility requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations
• Integrate assessment findings and develop individualized, practical recommendations
• Provide feedback to clients, parents, caregivers, and other relevant parties
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including psychiatric and mental health therapy providers
• Participate in consultation and case collaboration when helpful
• Continue developing your areas of assessment expertise through training and professional development
• Maintain compliance with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an accredited program.
• Current Iowa psychologist license or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience providing psychological assessment and/or psychotherapy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in Iowa.
• DEA certification.

• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical, hospital, community mental health, or private-practice setting.
• Training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy.
• Experience administering and interpreting standardized psychological assessments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• IPERS
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off 
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage)
• Loan repayment eligibility (NHSC/HRSA site)

For more information, please contact Micki Disney at 515-602-9801

Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

*Iowa’s Rural Health Transformation Program, Healthy Hometowns, Best and Brightest Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $209,040,063.71 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government