The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a doctoral level psychologist to evaluate claims for disability benefits administered by the Social Security Administration. To apply or to view the full job description, required qualifications, and salary, go to the DAS job search website [1]. The specific position is ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT VOC REHAB 2. Note: the closing date for this post is August 9, 2010.

About Grinnell College: Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is a highly selective residential liberal arts college that enrolls 1500 students who come from every state and 50 countries around the world. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. Grinnell College is consistently evaluated as among the finest residential liberal arts colleges in the nation. Capitalizing on a student/faculty ratio of 9:1, the College's curricular and research programs incorporate active learning and collaborative work between students and faculty, a strong, growing commitment to undergraduate research, and an increasing focus on interdisciplinary study. Grinnell College has an attractive campus of 108 acres, with spectacular, well-maintained facilities such as the new Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, a campus center bringing together offices for student affairs and student groups, dining, post office, classrooms, meeting rooms and informal interaction spaces; the Noyce Science Center, including collaborative spaces that have inspired similar designs nation-wide; the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, acting as a creative hub between the campus and community; and the John Chrystal Center, which houses the offices of the Registrar, Admission, Financial Aid, and Institutional Research. For further information about Grinnell College, see our Web site at http://www.grinnell.edu [2]

About Grinnell: The town of Grinnell provides an appealing setting for living and learning. An active local foods movement, well-preserved architectural gems, an excellent regional medical center, well-supported day-care and pre-school programs, the Galaxy teen center, good schools, vibrant community arts organizations, downtown coffee shops and cinema, and distinctive shops and restaurants reflect a strong local commitment to a high quality of life. Abundant local parks, nearby prairie preserves and woodlands, idyllic country roads, and a six-mile bicycle path from town to the lake and trail system of Rock Creek State Park provide opportunities for enjoyable outdoor recreation. It is less than an hour's drive to Des Moines and about an hour to Iowa City, a vibrant community with a renowned state university, well-developed arts scene, and outstanding teaching hospital. The urban amenities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago are all accessible within a four- to five-hour drive.

Application Process: Please send resume, cover letter, and three employment-related references, electronically OR by mail, to brownste@grinnell.edu [3] AND dickey@grinnell.edu [4] Paper applications (please send two) may be mailed to:

Student Health and Counseling Services
Grinnell College
1119 6th Avenue
Grinnell, IA 50112

Please feel free to contact Student Health and Counseling Services at 641-269-3230 with questions. Position is open until filled, with preference given to applications received by July 27, 2010.

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu [5]

Orchard Place, a not for profit mental health care agency in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Doctoral-level psychologist from an APA-accredited clinical psychology program who is licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa. Position is full-time with our Child Guidance Center outpatient program providing psychological evaluations to children and adolescents as well as clinical assessments and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families. Please send cover letter and resume to: Orchard Place-HR, 2116 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312, fax – 515.246.3599
hr@orchardplace.org [6]
See www.orchardplace.org [7] for complete job description.

SUMMARY:

The responsibilities of this position include: (1) providing psychotherapy (to individuals, couples, and families) in office and at other sites, (2) doing psycho-educational presentations in community and business settings, and (3) performing a variety of duties related to maintaining, improving, and developing the Mental Health Department's programs. Please respond if interested to cbettcher@skywalkgroup.com [8]

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All employees shall be responsible to learn and comply with all safety and health rules and regulations applicable to their work.  It is their further responsibility to support Horizons in providing a safe place to work and to protect themselves, co-workers, and clients against injuries or illnesses.
• Recognize and build on the cultural diversity of our clients and co-workers.
• Attends training as directed; attains agency, funders and state training requirements.
• Actively, assertively, and thoughtfully participates in staff meetings on a regular basis, as scheduled by the supervisor.
• Provide counseling/therapy to clients, fulfilling (if client numbers permit) Department's session volume expectations.
• Record required client file information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develop and do psycho-educational presentations.
• Provide professional leadership for groups (support and/or therapy).
• Participate (as assigned) in committees/meetings and their resulting work activities pertaining to the continuous quality improvement of the Mental Health Department's and other Horizons programs.
• Carry out other Mental Health Department related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Engage in educational and skills development activities pertaining to professional improvement related to the needs of the Counseling Department.
• Completes job-related paperwork and statistics in a timely and accurate manner
• Follows Agency policy on confidentiality
• Keeps supervisor informed of relevant issues
• Represents the Department and Agency positively in the public
• Is respectful  of program and agency resources (equipment, supplies, energy, and mileage)
• Actively fosters positive working relationships with staff and Agency customers.
• Posses the ability to work in a caring and helping manner with clients and staff
• Ability to work well with other community agencies
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and efforts to meet work demands.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The Therapist Position requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling, one to three years of relevant professional experience.  [Master's degree in social work or counseling counts toward one year of relevant professional experience. Licensure at least at the LMSW or equivalent level.
SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS:
The Therapist position reports directly to the Director of Mental Health and Community Based Services and attends scheduled weekly forum and other meetings as needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize case treatment and express conceptualization and knowledge base clearly.   Demonstrated ability to organize time and effort in order to meet work demands.  Must be organized, have strong oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, have proficiency with standard computer software packages.  Must possess the ability to maintain a positive consistent attitude in working with staff and clients, including holding the belief that people have the capacity to grow and change. This position is a mandatory child abuse reporter and must be re-certified every five years.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must provide vehicle for own transportation.
• Must possess a valid Iowa driver's license.
• Must possess valid auto insurance.
• Must supply all needed records
• Must be able to be certified as not having been involved in abuse to children or adults.
• Must be able to be certified as not having been involved in criminal activity.

Family Psychology Associates, a well-established group practice in Cedar Rapids, is looking for a full-time psychologist. Generalist skills are needed and any specialty area will be considered. Experience in marriage and family therapy and assessment of learning disabilities are strong pluses. Our main location is in Cedar Rapids, with a satellite office in Coralville. The practice currently consists of 3 psychologists, two social workers, two mental health counselors and one marriage and family counselor. This would be a great setting for newly licensed graduates to gain private practice experience. Flexible hours and some benefits are offered. Contact Don Damsteegt with letter of interest and resume,
drdon@familypsychologyassoc.com [9]

Glen Haven Counseling Resources is looking for Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Health Service Provider to join our faith-based clinical practice in West Des Moines. We provide clinical services to a wide variety of individuals, couples and families in a comfortable and positive atmosphere. Glen Haven offers a fee for service contract, full office management support, case-load development and insurance coordination in order to maximize focus on client service, practice growth and earning potential. Benefits package available. Please learn more about us at www.glenhavencounseling.com [10]. If you are interested please send a resume and curriculum vitae to Dr. Daniel Earle, 3408 Woodland Ave., Suite 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266 and/or call (515) 225-2015.

To apply, visit our website at www.mahealthcare.com [11].

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Pella, Iowa has an immediate opening for a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide outpatient therapy. The successful candidate must be licensed and have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills to provide outpatient clinical counseling for individuals, couples and families as part of a dynamic group practice. The position is salaried with a productivity incentive. The benefits menu includes: medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, tax deferred annuity/403B plan, vacation days, earned time off, conference days, continuing education stipend and life insurance. Malpractice insurance, short and long term disability coverage and accidental death insurances are provided.
The position qualifies for National Health Services Corps loan repayment.
Pine Rest of Iowa is one of 20+ clinics affiliated with Pine Rest (www.pinerest.org [12]) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 1910, Pine Rest is JCAHO certified and is one of the largest and oldest not for profit mental health agencies in the nation. The Pine Rest mission is to Express the healing ministry of Jesus Christ with professional excellence, Christian integrity, and compassion. The candidate will be able to deliver services within the mission context and with the corporate values of integrity, stewardship, empowerment, diversity and professional excellence.
For further information or to apply, contact:
Cal Meuzelaar
Director of Iowa Services
2611 Washington Street
Pella, Iowa 50219
Cal.Meuzelaar@PineRest.org [13]
641-628-9599

VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Des Moines
The Des Moines VA is recruiting a coordinator for its Substance Abuse Treatment Program. The Coordinator will be responsible for the development, management, and evaluation of substance abuse services provided by the VA in central Iowa. We are particularly interested in applicants with demonstrable expertise in evidence based practice for substance abuse disorder. We also prefer candidates who keep current with research developments in the area as indicated by presentations at professional meetings and conferences, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Nationally, the VA is at the forefront of the evidence based practice movement in mental health and provides a supportive environment for psychology practice. VA Central Iowa has 14 psychologists on staff and a long-standing, highly regarded APA-approved Psychology Internship Training Program. Des Moines consistently is rated among the best cities to live, work, and raise a family. E-mail John Junginger, Psychology Executive, for more information on how to apply (john.junginger@va.gov [14]). Psychology at VA Central Iowa has an active program of minority recruitment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and other historically disadvantaged groups, such as those with physical challenges.

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