Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LISW, LMFT) - Sign-on Bonus! Strong Compensation Package!

Medical Associates Clinic, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking a Licensed Master’s level Therapist to join our well-established, thriving multidisciplinary practice in the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology!  

Role:

As a Therapist, you will assess client's needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods. Devise and monitor appropriate programs of treatment, including therapy, counseling, or advice in collaboration with colleagues. We are open to explore your practice scope preference (children and adolescents, adult, group, etc.)

Responsibilities Include:  

• Provide outpatient therapeutic services, including diagnostic assessment and therapeutic intervention. Additional roles may include therapy addressing relationship or family concerns, and/or group therapy. 
• Complete documentation timely and in accordance with clinical and accreditation standards.
• Consult with outpatient providers, within and outside the department of Psychiatry and          
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Work Schedule: No nights, no weekends - apply and we can discuss the schedule you are interested in. We are open to a full-time or part-time.

Compensation: $34-$40/hr based on years of experience
 
Full-time therapists will be eligible for a benefits including:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus with 2 year retention agreement
• Bonus Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• Continuing education time and reimbursement. Licensure costs are also reimbursed!
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrue up to 29 days/year) additional CEU time off and allowance

Expectations:

1. Provide outpatient therapeutic services in an ethical manner based on current standards of care, within the scope of one’s competence.
2. Maintain a friendly, respectful, and professional environment for all patient contacts.
3. Maintain a cooperative, helpful work environment within the department, as well as, with other department and employees.
4. Respond to telephone calls in a prompt, professional and complete manner.
5. Follow Clinic policies, procedures, and guidelines.
6. Maintain confidentiality regarding Medical Associates, its clients and employees.

Medical Associates Clinic Overview:  

• Area’s most comprehensive team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Utilization of shared electronic medical records for whole-patient care across primary care & multidisciplinary specialist team  
• Over 180 providers and 1,100 staff make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice  
• Collegial team of 8 Licensed Psychologists, 5 Psychiatrists, 3 ARNPs, 3 RNs, 1 LPN, and 2 CMAs  
• 26 specialty departments with two Dubuque campus locations and 9 Family Care Network clinics in IA, WI and IL  
• Recognition includes MGMA “Better Performing Groups” and U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Health Plans”  
• Learn more at mahealthcare.com  

Dubuque, Iowa Community Overview:   

• Beautiful city overlooking the Mississippi River with a population of 70,000 and a drawing base of up to 250,000  
• Centrally located with one-hour driving distance to Madison and Iowa City, and only three hours to Chicago  
• Community & Entertainment: great restaurants, local breweries & wineries, miles of hiking & biking trails, museums and performing arts, live music and festivals, boat/kayak access, nearby downhill skiing, networking groups for all ages and interests!  
• Schools & Family: outstanding public and private schools, lots of family-centered activities throughout the year, programs for just about every extracurricular interest--sports/arts/music/social  
• Housing & Living: several options including downtown city lofts, restored single family homes, nearby suburbs in the country, townhouses centrally located *Cost of living 9% lower than national average  
• Learn more at traveldubuque.com and www.biglifesmallcity.com  

Qualifications:  

Education:  Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or related field.  Licensure as an independent social worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage & Family therapist in the State of Iowa required (LMHC, LISW, LMFT). Iowa license required.

Experience:  Three to five years of similar or related experience. 

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.