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Center Pointe
Lincoln, Nebraska

Outpatient Therapist - Contracted, Part or Full Time (2048)

CounselorFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lincoln, NE 68502ABOUT CENTERPOINTE For more than 52 years, CenterPointe has been a leader in providing holistic, person-centered care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Guided by our mission to help people get better, sooner, for longer, we have expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of our community while incorporating the latest research in integrated care and recovery.

Today, CenterPointe offers more than 40 programs across Lincoln and Omaha, including therapy and outpatient services, primary and psychiatric care, residential treatment, crisis response, street outreach, and housing support.

We are proud to provide comprehensive, wraparound services grounded in a biopsychosocial model of care, with a strong focus on strength-based and data-driven practices.

With campuses in Lincoln (Campus for Health and WellBeing) and Omaha (Campus For Hope), our team supports individuals of all ages and backgrounds through a continuum of care. At CenterPointe, we strive to "Be the Best" for the individuals we serve, our communities, and our team.

Join us in building a healthier, more hopeful future. WHO YOU ARE A capable, passionate mental health professional who is always looking to make a positive impact on others.

You understand the connection between mental health and substance use disorders, and are dedicated to helping individuals who are trying to improve their lives. You're adaptable, motivated, and excel at time management.

You find fulfillment not just in helping others, but in being part of a team providing industry-leading behavioral healthcare to those in need. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO - Work positively as a team member within an outpatient facility, using an Open Access model to provide same-day services.

(We're really excited about this!

If you have questions about this model, we'd love to talk to you about how it works!)- Perform initial, comprehensive assessments to persons interested in receiving services - Develop a biopsychosocial, individualized treatment plan for each consumer - and constantly update the plan with that person's needs, strengths, and issues as they arise - Maintain a caseload of individuals working on both mental health and substance use concerns simultaneously - Lead one to two group therapy sessions each week - Utilize experience and education to provide expert therapeutic services - Make a huge difference in the lives of people who need support to turn their lives around WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Flexible scheduling with part or full time hours - Competitive pay- A culture focused on self-care and work-life balance - Variable pay rates for productivity - The opportunity to work at a growing, industry-leading agency, doing meaningful work - A group of talented professionals to work with, in a positive, progressive work environment CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, ages, etc. are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED - A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field - At least 21 years of age - Experience working with persons with co-occurring issues - LMHP or LIMHP (provisional licenses are acceptable!)

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and maintain a caseload for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Additionally, they will lead group therapy sessions and provide same-day services within an outpatient facility.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and possess an LMHP or LIMHP license. Experience working with individuals with co-occurring issues is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentSubstance use counselingTreatment planningBiopsychosocial assessmentClinical documentationCrisis interventionCase management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 42% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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 Center Pointe

Mental Health Care
Lincoln, NE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Part or full time hours
Variable pay rates for productivity
Culture focused on self-care and work-life balance