Clinical Therapist

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$70k

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lincoln, NE 68504Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate Degree

  • Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Day ShiftClinical Therapist – Community-Based Counselor Rural Health Workforce Incentive Eligibility This position may be eligible for application of Rural Health Workforce Incentive Funds if hired before June 30th. Eligibility and award determination are subject to program requirements. $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Join our team and receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus (paid according to program guidelines). Do you have a passion for transforming the lives of children and families? Mid-Plains Center in Lincoln is on the hunt for compassionate, driven counselors to join our team as Multisystemic (MST) Therapists. If you get excited by the opportunity to help heal and empower youth and families, this is the role for you! What You’ll Do Build collaborative relationships with families, youth, schools, and other key professionals Support families with youth engaging in problematic or high-risk behaviors Use clinical skills to help families overcome complex life challenges Deliver services within the structured Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model Benefit from strong support, training, and super
  • vision provided through MST Apply a variety of therapeutic approaches and counseling techniques as clinically appropriate Work as part of a coordinated system of care focused on lasting, real-world change What Success Looks Like Strong therapeutic engagement with clients across diverse populations Consistent, high-quality clinical documentation and compliance with standards Effective collaboration with team members and external partners Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based interventions Professional growth through super
  • vision and ongoing development What You Bring Master’s degree in counseling psychology, social work, or related field Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or Pro
  • visionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) eligible Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills Commitment to ethical, client-centered care Why Join Mid-Plains Center Thrive in a supportive team environment with expert super
  • vision. Focus your impact through deep relationships with a small caseload of families. Enjoy a flexible schedule you get to set. Grow your skills through dedicated training in an evidence-based therapy model.

Qualifications

Requirements Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field Nebraska licensure (LMHP/LIMHP or PLMHP eligibility) Ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner Strong commitment to ethical and professional standards in behavioral health APPLY NOW Join a team that invests in your success and supports your professional journey. Apply today to become part of Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist will provide multisystemic therapy to youth and families to address high-risk behaviors and complex life challenges. They will build collaborative relationships with families and community partners while maintaining high-quality clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. Applicants are required to be licensed or eligible for licensure as an LMHP or PLMHP in Nebraska.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCase managementEthical care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist at MID-PLAINS CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
16%
CME allowance
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights

Living in Lincoln

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lincoln, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus ($3,000)
Flexible schedule
Expert supervision
Training in evidence-based model