Behavioral Health Therapist I or II - Community Counseling - Full Time

Why Work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart.

It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

A licensed clinical professional is responsible for providing comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families, primarily in a school-based setting, with potential service delivery in an outpatient clinical office setting. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions to help clients manage symptoms, develop coping skills, improve functioning, and enhance overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician experienced in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care, with a strong commitment to ethical, client-centered practice. Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) preferred. Success in this role requires effective collaboration with school personnel, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and support positive student outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Services (65%)
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments (as pertinent to care model) and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Assess for risk of harm to self or others
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling services utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and/or stakeholders to ensure holistic and integrated care.

Crisis Intervention

• Respond to mental health crises and provide immediate support.
• De-escalate crises and promote safety.
• Facilitate and deliver critical incident response services and offer psychoeducation as requested
• Connect clients with appropriate resources and services.
• Documentation (30%)
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential client records including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Administrative Duties (5%)
• Maintain productivity standards as required by program management
• Participate in staff meetings and training
• Assist with program development and evaluation.
• Invest in regular networking with stakeholders and/or the community to promote the program and services, answer questions and ensure referrals.
• Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure efficient operations.

Other Job Duties as Assigned

Schedule: Full time. Flexible day schedule at school site: 7:00am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Community site would include early evening hours.

Job Description

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another human services related field

Experience

A minimum of one year of post-master’s clinical experience with major mental illness, counseling/therapy, and/or substance use/abuse treatment

License/Certifications

• Nebraska Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) or Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) required
• Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC) preferred
• Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (CMFT) preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to attentively listen to clients, understanding both verbal and non-verbal cues.
• Capacity to understand and share the feelings of others.
• Skill and ability to clearly express ideas and thoughts, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences and social determinants of health and their impact on mental health.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to adhere to all state, federal and organizational regulatory and ethical standards.
• Ability to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout and maintain professional effectiveness.
• Ability to solicit and accept feedback for ongoing improvement and learning
• Ability to work set hours for their specific position which may include early morning, and/or some evenings
• Ability to travel occasionally between locations as needed
• Ability to provide services via telehealth as needed.
• Available for occasional on-call coverage as scheduled/necessary
• Physical Requirements
• Weight Demands
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

Not Necessary for the Position (0%)

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%)

• Balancing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Distinguish colors
• Lifting
• Standing
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Walking

Frequently Performed (34%-66%)

• Grasping
• Keyboarding/typing
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Speaking/talking

Constantly Performed (67%-100%)

• Hearing
• Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards

Not Related

• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Explosives (pressurized gas)

Electrical Shock/Static

• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility.

From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.