Mental Health Therapist Remote

CommonSpirit Health•Omaha, NE

20h•Remote

About The Position

As an Independent Mental Health Therapist, you will provide psychotherapy and counseling to clients experiencing mental health challenges. The role includes independently assessing clients’ biopsychosocial needs, treating mental health disorders through appropriate therapeutic modalities, and providing crisis intervention when needed. You will develop treatment plans, document clinical services, coordinate care and after-care services, and manage the administrative requirements associated with reimbursement. The position calls for expert clinical judgment, effective therapeutic communication, ethical practice, and collaborative care in a diverse, multicultural environment. You are also responsible for maintaining an active license, completing required education and competencies, and participating in mandatory safety, security, and infection-control programs. The employer offers uncapped productivity bonuses and $2,500 in annual CEUs to eligible new hires.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, or another related behavioral health field.
Three years of post-license experience in mental health, addiction recovery, or a related field.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Maintain an active license and meet annual competency and education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Independent Mental Health Practitioner/Counselor credential; Nebraska and LADC credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently evaluate and assess clients’ biopsychosocial needs and treat mental health disorders.
Conduct individual, group, family, and/or significant-other counseling and education using appropriate treatment modalities.
Provide crisis intervention when needed.
Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with clients, peers, coworkers, and community members.
Maintain open, therapeutic communication with peers, patients, and patients’ families.
Protect confidentiality and maintain strict ethical standards.
Document evaluations, assessments, progress notes, group notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and licensure standards.
Collaborate, consult, refer, and coordinate treatment and discharge or after-care services with treatment teams, internal programs, external agencies, and other relevant parties.
Maintain personal and professional growth, complete annual competencies and yearly education requirements, and keep an active license.
Participate in required safety, security, and infection-control programs.
Support timely reimbursement by providing utilization-review information, obtaining authorizations, assisting with third-party payment documentation, and maintaining current patient demographic and insurance information.