Behavioral Health Therapist I or II

Best Care • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A licensed clinical professional providing comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families, primarily in a school-based setting, with potential service delivery in an outpatient clinic. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions to help clients manage symptoms, develop coping skills, improve functioning, and enhance overall well-being.

The therapist is expected to use therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care and maintain an ethical, client-centered practice. The position collaborates with school personnel, families, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support positive student outcomes. Duties also include crisis response, confidential documentation, clinical support and precepting for PLMHPs and LMHPs, program development and evaluation, and community networking.

This is a full-time position with a flexible day schedule at a school site, such as 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Community-site work may include early evening hours. The role may require occasional travel between locations, telehealth services as needed, and on-call coverage as scheduled or necessary.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another human-services-related field.
• At least two years of post-master’s clinical experience with major mental illness, counseling or therapy, and/or substance-use treatment.
• Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) license.
• Ability to listen attentively and understand verbal and nonverbal cues.
• Ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences and social determinants of health and their impact on mental health.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to comply with state, federal, and organizational regulatory and ethical standards.
• Ability to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout and maintain professional effectiveness.
• Ability to solicit and accept feedback for ongoing improvement and learning.
• Ability to work the set hours for the position, which may include early mornings and/or some evenings.
• Ability to travel occasionally between locations as needed.
• Ability to provide services via telehealth as needed.
• Availability for occasional on-call coverage as scheduled or necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC).
• Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (CMFT).
• Experience with therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses, and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Assess clients for risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling using evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and stakeholders to support holistic, integrated care.
• Respond to mental health crises, provide immediate support, de-escalate situations, and promote safety.
• Facilitate critical incident response services and provide psychoeducation as requested.
• Connect clients with appropriate resources and services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Provide clinical oversight, support, and precepting to PLMHPs and LMHPs, including training and collaboration on assessment and diagnosis.
• Maintain productivity standards required by program management.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.
• Assist with program development and evaluation.
• Network regularly with stakeholders and the community to promote the program and services, answer questions, and support referrals.
• Collaborate with administrative staff to support efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits.
• A work environment where employees are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior