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Behaven Kids
Lincoln, Nebraska

Licensed Mental Health Therapist- PLMHP

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$25/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

PLMHP

Behaven Kids

Behaven Kids is the most unique and recognized psychology and behavioral health program in Nebraska, with over 20 years of experience in changing the lives of the children we serve. At Behaven Kids, you will see first-hand our passion for helping children and families with therapeutic interventions, based on our programs and services that have been developed, tailored, and researched by recognized specialists in building positive child behaviors.

We offer three services that complement each other: ABA services, outpatient therapy services, and a specialized day care program, designed to provide the best services a family needs to maximize each child’s potential for individual success. We achieve all these thanks to our passionate and committed team, that deliver high-quality services to our clients, in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide individual, family and group therapy, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans to support the mental well-being of our clients. This position requires a deep understanding of various psychological theories and therapeutic techniques, as well as a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all clients.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluating and assessing the bio-psycho-social needs of patients.
  • Provide mental health counseling to children and families.
  • Assisting in determining the most appropriate level of care for the patient and making appropriate referrals when indicated.
  • Developing comprehensive treatment plans following policy and procedures.
  • Providing supervision to clinical staff as needed (LIMHP/LMHP).
  • Documentation that reflects progress toward goals as established in the treatment plan.
  • Actively participates in clinical and peer supervision to ensure quality of care and professional performance standards.
  • Completing all required documentation within the required time-frame.
  • Address patient concerns.
  • Ensure quality of care consistent with Behaven Kids policies, procedures, and relevant accrediting bodies.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work in an active environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • High level of discretion and judgment.
  • Detail-oriented and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Compensation

$20-25/ hour

Why Behaven Kids?

  • Best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
  • Focus on quality of care and a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Rewarding work serving underserved communities.

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (required).

PLMHP License

Must hold the required mental health credentials and licensure as required by the state of Nebraska.

Location: Lincoln, NE

Status: In-clinic; on-site

Employment type: Full Time

Part Time

Please Note

All salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits package. Behaven Kids is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage candidates that will help us live out this commitment to apply.

Behaven Kids is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law.

In addition, Behaven Kids complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Behaven Kids also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment and Behaven Kids reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without notice.

When applying, please DO NOT include any of the following information with your job application: Social Security number; driver's license number or state-issued identification card number; financial account number, or credit or debit card number.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical assessmentChild psychologyElectronic health recordsCrisis interventionClinical supervisionPatient careFamily therapy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 25% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$52kMental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $50k–$79k)244 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$52k in purchasing powerNebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Nebraska63 active7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 25% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
21%
CME allowance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Behaven Kids

Mental Health Care
Omaha, Nebraska
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Benefits package

Living in Lincoln

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,278/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.