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80+ Counselor Jobs in Nebraska

Counselor positions in Nebraska with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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80+ Counselor Jobs in Nebraska Available Now

These 30 roles pay ~$70k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Behaven Kids logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist- LIMHP/LMHP

Behaven Kids

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Regional West Health Services logo

Clinical Therapist Provider

Regional West Health Services

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Children's Nebraska logo

Behavioral Health Specialist – S2 Therapist / BH-Crisis Assessment Center

Children's Nebraska

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Confidential Employer logo

Mental Health Counselor - Columbus, NE

Confidential Employer

Top 25%

in Counseling

Geode Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Omaha

Geode HealthGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Center Pointe logo

Residential Treatment Therapist (2598)

Center Pointe

Center Pointe logo

Part Time Residential Treatment Therapist (2597)

Center Pointe

CHI Health Saint Mary's logo

Mental Health Therapist

CHI Health Saint Mary's

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Heartland Family Service logo

Therapist I or II - Nebraska Behavioral Health

Heartland Family Service

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Heartland Family Service logo

Therapist II - Crisis Stabilization and Resource Center (full time)

Heartland Family Service

CounselorRemote
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System logo

Behavioral Health Therapist - Ambulatory Care

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System

Children's Nebraska logo

Genetic Counselor Associate - 16 hrs/wk

Children's Nebraska

No Weekends
Heartland Family Service logo

Therapist I or II - Assertive Community Treatment

Heartland Family Service

CounselorOmaha, NE
50k-$68k
5d ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Work-life

6.4/10

MID-PLAINS CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES logo

MST Therapist Grand Island

Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services

CounselorKearney, NE
50k-$62k
1w ago
No Nights
Work-life

6.2/10

Nebraska Medicine logo

Nutrition Therapist Specialty Services - Outpatient

Nebraska Medicine

No NightsNo Weekends
Work-life

6.4/10

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How Nebraska Compares for Counselor Pay

Nebraska against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$83k
Pay rank
#21 of 51
Work-life balance
5.9/10 · #28
Open listings
36

Counselor roles in Nebraska advertise $5k above the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $124k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Nebraska compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NEWLBListings
Nebraska (this page)$83k5.9/1036
Hawaii#1$124k+$41k7.0/1016
Wyomingborders$116k+$33k6.2/109
South Dakotaborders$96k+$13k5.7/1016
Iowaborders$81k−$2k6.0/1077
Coloradoborders$75k−$8k5.8/10234
Missouriborders$71k−$12k5.4/10164
Kansasborders$67k−$16k5.6/1078

“borders” = shares a border with Nebraska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Nebraska: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Nebraska offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in nebraska. With 80+ open positions and salaries ranging from $46K to $120K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 25% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Nebraska on this page have an average score of 6.3/10, with 35% with no weekends, 25% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in nebraska include Heartland Family Service, Gotham Enterprises, Children's Nebraska, Center Pointe, and more. Positions span counselor jobs nebraska. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in nebraska, Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Mindpath Health (score: 93.4/100), Total Life (score: 90.9/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K. This data is derived from 3,657+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Nebraska?

Listed counselors in Nebraska on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $46K to $120K per year, with a median near $50K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 25% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 35% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Nebraska right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Heartland Family Service, Gotham Enterprises, Children's Nebraska, Center Pointe, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in nebraska are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 80+ counselors positions in Nebraska listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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