Residential Treatment Counselor - PLADC/LADC, PT or Contractor
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Omaha for Applicant Tracking Only - Omaha, NE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, WHO YOU ARE: An experienced, licensed drug and alcohol 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.
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.
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 - Utilize experience and education to expertly assess and treat program participants - Work with the consumer and the treatment team to continuously adapt each individual's treatment plan to reflect his or her changing needs, strengths, desires, and preferences - Conduct initial comprehensive assessments, ongoing individual and group therapy sessions, and complete associated documentation - Rely on your professional background and knowledge, while being open to learning new therapeutic methods and philosophies of treatment to stay on the leading edge - Maintain our agency's high standard of care in working with consumers in a dual-diagnosis, long-term treatment program - Make a huge difference in the lives of people receiving services 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 - Discounted memberships with Genesis Health Clubs -Pet insurance through Nationwide CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, preferences, etc. are encouraged to apply!
Qualifications
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: - At least 21 years of age - Experience working with persons with co-occurring issues - Active PLADC or LADC licenses in the State of Nebraska
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide individual and group therapy within a residential treatment setting. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and adapt treatment plans based on the evolving needs of clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active PLADC or LADC license in the State of Nebraska and be at least 21 years of age. Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Substance Use Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 31 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 19% have no call, 58% 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).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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