Psychologist (Ph.D or Psy.D.) - General, Pediatric - open to different areas of focus!

Medical Associates Clinic, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking an outpatient Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) to join our well-established, thriving multidisciplinary practice in the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology!  

• Full-time generalist position primarily consists of individual outpatient assessment and psychotherapy, with occasional opportunities for inpatient consultation
• Open to exploring different areas of interest (pediatrics/adolescents, adults, etc.)

 Responsibilities Include:  

• Provide outpatient psychological services, including diagnostic assessment and psychotherapeutic intervention
• Consult with other providers within and outside the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology
• Produce complete, accurate, timely progress notes and psychological evaluation reports in the EMR
• Participate in meetings and complete all other assigned projects and administrative tasks
• Additional roles may include therapy addressing relationship or family concerns, group therapy, psychological assessment, cognitive testing, and/or inpatient consultation to medical and psychiatric units, dependent upon individual areas of interest, experience, and competence

 Compensation Overview:  

• First year compensation package includes very competitive starting base salary of $100K for new full-time Psychologists (higher base compensation with experience)
• 10,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance
• Generous productivity-based bonus potential in addition to base pay – averages around 15-25% of base pay (once eligible)

 Benefits Package is Worth Over $35,000 and Includes:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) Program (accrue up to 29 days off/year) + additional CEU paid time off
• Annual CEU allowance
• Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (salaried) with minimum 85% open for patient contact. The department is open Monday through Friday daytime hours – no nights, weekends or call! 

Medical Associates Clinic Overview:  

• Area’s most comprehensive team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, and supportive nursing and office staff
• 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
• 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
• 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 https://youcanbegreathere.com/

Qualifications:  

Education:  Doctorate degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an accredited institution. Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Iowa and eligible to join the National Register of Health Service Psychologists (National Register).  

Experience:  Completion of a one-year supervised postdoctoral experience that meets criteria for Iowa licensure and National Register membership. Experience in assessment, consultation, and intervention relevant to the position.  

Interpersonal Skills: This position requires a high degree of interpersonal skill and necessitates a significant level of diplomacy and integrity. Preferred candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to foster collegiality, respectful discourse, and effective communication (internally and/or externally).  

Other Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Values providing compassionate, collaborative, competent care to patients. Willingness to obtain additional training/certifications as needed or to contribute to the development of new services.