Mental Health Practitioner - Community Counseling - Part Time

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

9d•Hybrid

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. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions to help clients manage symptoms, develop coping skills, improve functioning, and enhance overall well-being. The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician experienced in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, with a strong commitment to ethical, client-centered practice. Success in this role requires effective collaboration with school personnel, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and support positive student outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another human services related field
A minimum of one year of post-master’s clinical experience with major mental illness, counseling/therapy, and/or substance use/abuse treatment
Nebraska Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) or Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) required
Ability to attentively listen to clients, understanding both verbal and non-verbal cues.
Capacity to understand and share the feelings of others.
Skill and ability to clearly express ideas and thoughts, both 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 all 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 set hours for their specific position which may include early morning, and/or some evenings
Ability to travel occasionally between locations as needed
Ability to provide services via telehealth as needed.
Available for occasional on-call coverage as scheduled/necessary

Nice To Haves

Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC) preferred
Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (CMFT) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments (as pertinent to care model) and determine appropriate levels of care.
Assess for risk of harm to self or others
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide psychotherapy and counseling services utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers and/or stakeholders to ensure holistic and integrated care.
Respond to mental health crises and provide immediate support.
De-escalate crises and promote safety.
Facilitate and deliver critical incident response services and offer 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.
Maintain productivity standards as required by program management
Participate in staff meetings and training
Assist with program development and evaluation.
Invest in regular networking with stakeholders and/or the community to promote the program and services, answer questions and ensure referrals.
Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure efficient operations.
Other Job Duties as Assigned