Youth & Family Therapist (3307)

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

  • ability 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, account
  • ability, 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

  • visional 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 assessmentSafety planningTreatment planningCrisis 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 7,782 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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).

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,782 active roles in this specialty

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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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