Psychologist

Brief Description: 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 include 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)