Youth & Family Therapist (3307)

LMFTFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsWHO YOU ARE An experienced, motivated mental health professional who is always looking to make a positive impact on youth and families.

You understand the connection between mental health and substance use concerns and are confident conducting comprehensive assessments, safety planning, and individualized treatment planning. You stay calm during crisis situations and know how to respond with appropriate clinical interventions.

Adaptability is one of your biggest strengths, and you thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments. You are dependable, ethical, and committed to meeting both clinical excellence standards and measurable outcomes.

You value teamwork, accountability, and providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

THE JOB The Youth & Family Therapist is part of CenterPointe’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) expansion and plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care to youth and families.

As a clinical member of a multidisciplinary outpatient team, you will provide therapy, complete comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and respond to crisis situations.

In this role, you will: Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth and adolescents Complete comprehensive assessments, safety plans, and treatment plans within established timelines Maintain an active caseload while meeting service and documentation expectations Respond to crisis situations with appropriate clinical intervention Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team Maintain compliance with agency training, licensure, and documentation standards THE COMPANY For more than 50 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 rooted in a bio-psycho-social model of care, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, strength-based, and data-informed 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. We were among the first in Nebraska to adopt a "Housing First" model and currently offer more than 200 supportive housing units.

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.

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, and job enhancement opportunities - Student loan repayment opportunity through HRSA (visit hrsa.gov for more information) - Flexible scheduling options and generous paid leave policies including Mental Wellness hours, accrued vacation and sick time, and 8 annual holidays (plus a day off for your birthday every year!) - Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including: - Affordable Health, Dental, & Vision insurance - Free Group Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD policies for all full-time employees - 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution - Discounted memberships with Genesis Health Clubs CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, etc. are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

WHAT YOU HAVE Required: - Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field - At least 21 years of age - Experience working with persons with co-occurring and complex diagnoses - A valid driver's license and acceptable DMV record (last 7 years) - LMHP/LIMHP and LADC licenses in the state of Nebraska (provisional licenses will be considered!)

Key Responsibilities

The Youth & Family Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy while conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. They also respond to crisis situations and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and possess LMHP/LIMHP and LADC licenses in Nebraska. Experience working with co-occurring and complex diagnoses is required, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentCrisis interventionIndividual therapyFamily therapyClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationTrauma-informed careStrength-based practiceSubstance use counselingCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth & Family Therapist (3307) at Center Pointe 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 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $87k (middle half $71k–$103k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Nebraska64 active7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 22% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), 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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About Center Pointe

Mental Health Care
Lincoln, NE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Generous paid leave
Mental Wellness hours
Accrued vacation and sick time
8 annual holidays plus birthday off
Affordable Health, Dental, Vision insurance
Free Group Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution