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Boys Town
Grand Island, Nebraska

Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist -Grand Island, NE

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Provides psychotherapy and other clinical services to children and families in the Behavioral Health Clinic. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Provides clinical services to children and families for Outpatient Behavioral Health Services.

Provides psychotherapy to children and families which includes but is not limited to clinical assessments, individual, group and family therapy. Provides psychological assessments and treatment for youth referred to the Behavioral Health Clinic.

Conducts psychotherapy sessions utilizing appropriate interventions generally based on a cognitive behavioral theory. Provides therapy notes, treatment plans, and other documentation in accordance with client record protocols. Provides documentation for third party payment.

Provides supervision, consultation and data analysis to Boys Town staff. Provides training in various psychological topics for clinic staff.

Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.

Actively participates in clinical and peer supervision to ensure quality of care and professional performance standards. May assist in the supervision of interns in the Boys Town's Internship in Professional Psychology Program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge and understanding of behavior change theories and their application. Knowledge of industry standards, technologies, and trends. Ability to collect, synthesize, and analyze data relating to evaluation/treatment plans. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology or related field from a fully accredited university and 2 years of related experience required. Experience providing adolescents and family therapy as well as experience in an outpatient setting and conducting intakes required.

Licensed mental health professional in the state in which practicing required. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.

With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.

Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.

We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917.

With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.

With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. If you don't see an opportunity that fits your experience, please apply here for general consideration. Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.

Key Responsibilities

Provides psychotherapy, clinical assessments, and treatment for children and families within an outpatient behavioral health clinic. Responsibilities include conducting therapy sessions, maintaining client records, and providing supervision and training to staff.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field and at least 2 years of related experience. Candidates must be a licensed mental health professional with specific experience in adolescent, family, and outpatient therapy.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical SupervisionCase DocumentationIntervention Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist -Grand Island, NE at Boys Town a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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Living in Grand Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
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 · Grand Island, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Boys Town

Hospitals and Health Care
Boys Town, Nebraska
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Reduced cost visits
Low co-pay pharmacy
Free mental health visits
401K with match
Tuition assistance
Professional development