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Center Pointe
Lincoln, Nebraska

Part Time or Contracted Residential Treatment Therapist

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Lincoln for Applicant Tracking Only - Lincoln, NE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, ABOUT 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: An experienced, driven 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 passionate about helping individuals who are trying to improve their lives. You're client-focused, adaptable to change, and you never shy away from a challenging situation or a complex case.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: - Work positively as a team member within a residential facility, alongside a team of professionals who are providing pivotal, industry-leading behavioral health services to those in need - Provide individual and family therapy for program clients - Conduct client assessment and ongoing reviews of client progress - Respond to crisis situations and make appropriate interventions - Provide care services during evenings, weekends, and holiday hours - Participate in on-call rotation as needed or requested - Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process - Conduct comprehensive assessments WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU - A culture focused on work-life balance, personal and professional growth, inclusion, and engagement - Limitless opportunities for professional training, growth & development, and career advancement including Professional Development Leave, internal and external trainings, paid license renewals, and job enhancement opportunities - Flexible scheduling options and generous paid leave policies including Mental Wellness hours, accrued vacation and sick time, and 9 annual holidays (plus a day off for your birthday every year!) - 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution - Discounted memberships with Genesis Health Clubs -Pet insurance through Nationwide CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, etc. are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: - At least 21 years of age - A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field - Experience working with persons with co-occurring issues - Active LMHP/LIMHP and LADC licenses in the State of Nebraska (one of these licenses may be in a provisional status) *please still apply if you do not have your PLADC/LADC but are willing to obtain

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide individual and family therapy while conducting comprehensive client assessments and progress reviews within a residential facility. They will also respond to crisis situations and coordinate care with community agencies and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Active LMHP/LIMHP and LADC licenses in the State of Nebraska are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyCrisis interventionSubstance use disorder treatmentMental health counselingCase managementTreatment coordinationCo-occurring disorders treatment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.9
Higher than about 3 in 10 of 7,933 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

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

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Professional Development Leave
Paid License Renewals
Mental Wellness Hours
Accrued Vacation and Sick Time
9 Annual Holidays + Birthday Off
Discounted Genesis Health Clubs Membership
Pet Insurance through Nationwide