Careers

Central Iowa Psychological Services (CIPS) provides the entire range of behavioral healthcare services in an innovative, multi-specialty, group private practice setting. CIPS is composed of a group of specialized experts, including board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners, neuropsychologist, clinical and counseling psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marital and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors. We are currently seeking Temporary or Fully Licensed Psychologists and Neuropsychologists to join our outstanding team in our Ames or West Des Moines offices in Central Iowa. Provisionally Licensed Psychologists will be provided all necessary supervision AND access to EPPP study materials to attain full licensure, as a part of their employment package.

Our goals are to provide innovative and best-in-class mental health services to as wide a variety of clients as possible to help meet the needs of the community and to provide an excellent working environment and resources for clinicians, so they can focus on what they do best — providing exemplary care to clients.

Our therapists have the flexibility to determine their weekly schedule, the client issues that best match their training, and freedom of practice while working on a clinical team of psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and substance abuse counselors. 

Our practice offers a wide variety of clinical opportunities depending on what you find meaningful and exciting. Through our unique partnerships with the surrounding community you have the opportunity to not only see clients in a classic outpatient setting but, if you choose, also at local school systems, medical clinics in Story County, various work settings, and local Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities. We also offer innovative consultations, via telehealth, with rural school systems, pediatricians, and family doctors. If part of your career goals include making the community a healthier place to live where mental health is embraced as a valuable and meaningful part of life then CIPS is well positioned to help you achieve that!

We believe in a healthy work/life balance not only for our clients and community but for our staff as well. Clinicians spend their time doing clinical work, not submitting claims and dealing with insurance. We have a separate billing and credentialing department that is responsible for insurance paneling, benefit quotes, and claims submissions. Psychologists/Neuropsychologists are only responsible for completing their documentation and submitting the CPT code(s) for each session, making it efficient and easy for therapists to focus on the clinical aspect of private practice.

Position Details

Psychologists and Neuropsychologists to provide Psychological and Neuropsychological testing as well as psychotherapy for children, teenagers, adults, and older adults. Expertise in Psychological and/or Neuropsychological testing and psychotherapy with children, teens, and/or adults and older adults is a necessity. Any other specialties (EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, PCIT, group therapy experience) and certifications will be considered positively.

CIPS Psychologists/Neuropsychologists enjoy:

• W2 Employed Position
• Outpatient services
• You will determine your weekly schedule with the flexibility of working a 3-, 4-, or 5-day work week (full-time candidates preferred)
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time to include 401K, BCBS (Wellmark) Health Insurance, HSA, Long-Term Disability, Term Life Insurance, etc.
• Psychologists/Neuropsychologists must have a current, valid temporary or independent license to practice in the State of Iowa
• Work closely with the child/adolescent and/or adult populations
• Work-Life Balance
• Large administrative staff so clinicians can spend more time seeing patients
• All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Compensation

Strong earning potential with a minimum salary of $75,000.00 and a generous benefits package (including 401K, BCBS (Wellmark) Health Insurance, HSA, Long-Term Disability, Term Life Insurance, etc.). Compensation at CIPS is very competitive, and can be based on licensure, experience, and tenure. Any private practice arrangement will take time to initially build, we will have marketing in place to aid in this process of new client referrals.

CIPS provides a vast array of multi-disciplinary services including psychiatric prescribing, psychology (including a formal post-doctoral training program for Psychologists and Practicum training for Clinical and Counseling graduate students), neuropsychology, counseling, group counseling, addictions treatment, formal Parent-Child Interaction Training (as well as training in PCIT leading to certification for interested therapists), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato for treatment resistant depression, as well as other specific modalities.

Central Iowa Psychological Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA+ communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Central Iowa Psychological Services is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Interested parties please send a CV and/or letter of interest to Warren H. Phillips, Ph.D. at whp@iowacounseling.com

Central Iowa Psychological Services (CIPS) provides the entire range of behavioral healthcare services in an innovative, multi-specialty, group private practice setting. CIPS is composed of a group of specialized experts, including board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners, neuropsychologist, clinical and counseling psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marital and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors. We are currently seeking Temporary or Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapists (LMSW, LISW, T-LMFT, LMFT, T-LMHC, LMHC) to join our outstanding team in our Ames office in Central Iowa. Temporary Licensed professionals will be provided all necessary supervision to attain full licensure as a part of their employment package.

Our goals are to provide innovative and best-in-class mental health services to as wide a variety of clients as possible to help meet the needs of the community and to provide an excellent working environment and resources for clinicians, so they can focus on what they do best — providing exemplary care to clients.

Our therapists have the flexibility to determine their weekly schedule, the client issues that best match their training, and freedom of practice while working on a clinical team of psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and substance abuse counselors. 

Our practice offers a wide variety of clinical opportunities depending on what you find meaningful and exciting. Through our unique partnerships with the surrounding community you have the opportunity to not only see clients in a classic outpatient setting but, if you choose, also at local school systems, medical clinics in Story County, various work settings, and local Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities. We also offer innovative consultations, via telehealth, with rural school systems, pediatricians, and family doctors. If part of your career goals include making the community a healthier place to live where mental health is embraced as a valuable and meaningful part of life then CIPS is well positioned to help you achieve that!

We believe in a healthy work/life balance not only for our clients and community but for our staff as well. Clinicians spend their time doing clinical work, not submitting claims and dealing with insurance. We have a separate billing and credentialing department that is responsible for insurance paneling, benefit quotes, and claims submissions. Therapists are only responsible for completing their documentation and submitting the CPT code(s) for each session, making it efficient and easy for therapists to focus on the clinical aspect of private practice.

Position Details

Psychotherapist to provide psychotherapy primarily for children, teenagers, and families. However, some work with adults is also available. Expertise in treating children, adolescents and/or families is a necessity. Any other specialties (EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, PCIT, group therapy experience) and certifications will be considered positively.

CIPS Psychotherapists enjoy:

• W2 Employed Position
• Outpatient services
• Therapists will determine their weekly schedule with the flexibility of working a 3-, 4-, or 5-day work week (full-time candidates preferred)
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time to include 401K, BCBS (Wellmark) Health Insurance, HSA, Long-Term Disability, Term Life Insurance, etc.
• Clinicians must have a current, valid temporary or independent license to practice in the State of Iowa
• Work closely with the child/adolescent and/or adult populations
• Work-Life Balance
• Large administrative staff so clinicians can spend more time seeing patients
• All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Compensation

Strong earning potential with a minimum salary of $65,000.00 and a generous benefits package (including 401K, BCBS (Wellmark) Health Insurance, HSA, Long-Term Disability, Term Life Insurance, etc.). Compensation at CIPS is very competitive, and can be based on licensure, experience, and tenure. Any private practice arrangement will take time to initially build, we will have marketing in place to aid in this process of new client referrals.

CIPS provides a vast array of multi-disciplinary services including psychiatric prescribing, psychology (including a formal post-doctoral training program for Psychologists and Practicum training for Clinical and Counseling graduate students), neuropsychology, counseling, group counseling, addictions treatment, formal Parent-Child Interaction Training (as well as training in PCIT leading to certification for interested therapists), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato for treatment resistant depression, as well as other specific modalities.

Central Iowa Psychological Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA+ communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Central Iowa Psychological Services is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Interested parties please send a CV and/or letter of interest to Warren H. Phillips, Ph.D. at whp@iowacounseling.com