Psychologist (Ph.D or Psy.D.) - General, Pediatric - open to different areas of focus!
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About the job
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 or part-time generalist or pediatric focused 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 (based on full-time schedule)
- First year compensation package includes very competitive starting base salary of at least $100K for new full-time Psychologists (higher base compensation with experience)
- $10,000 commencement bonus
- Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance
- Additional annual bonus potential increases total annual compensation opportunity to $150,000-$175,000 per year .
Benefits Package for Full-time Providers 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). We are open to exploring other schedules/part-time options as well! 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 200 providers and 1,100 staff make up the area’s leading healthcare provider and only multispecialty group practice
- 30+ specialty departments with two Dubuque campus locations and 7 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.
From Medical Associates Clinic's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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