Behavioral Health Therapist I or II

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a licensed clinical professional to provide 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 includes assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions to help clients manage symptoms, develop coping skills, improve functioning, and enhance overall well-being. The therapist collaborates with school personnel, families, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support positive outcomes, while maintaining ethical, client-centered practice. The position provides psychotherapy and counseling, assesses risk and responds to crises, maintains confidential clinical documentation, and offers clinical oversight and precepting to PLMHPs and LMHPs. Administrative work includes meeting productivity standards, participating in meetings and training, supporting program development and evaluation, and networking with community stakeholders to promote services and referrals. This is a full-time role with a flexible day schedule at a school site, either 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. Occasional travel between locations, telehealth service delivery, and scheduled or necessary on-call coverage may be required.

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 or abuse treatment.
Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) license required.
Ability to attentively listen to clients and understand verbal and non-verbal cues.
Capacity to understand and share the feelings of others.
Ability to express ideas and thoughts 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 adhere to state, federal, and organizational regulatory and ethical standards.
Ability to prioritize self-care to maintain professional effectiveness and avoid burnout.
Willingness to solicit and accept feedback for ongoing improvement and learning.
Ability to work 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).

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 other stakeholders to provide holistic, integrated care.
Respond to mental health crises, provide immediate support, de-escalate situations, and promote safety.
Facilitate and deliver 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.