Therapist I - Nebraska Family Works

Heartland Family Service

1 month ago

United States$50k–68kFull TimePsychologist

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $224k over 3 years

Posted 58 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Heartland Family Service as a Therapist I - Nebraska Family Works in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive intake interview, including DSM5 diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations.

Establishes a treatment plan, with client participation, which specifies treatment structure, outcomes, goals and objectives.

Provides individual and group substance abuse and mental health treatment in accordance with best practices.

Provides counseling to individuals, couples and families in group or individual settings, within the framework of the treatment plan, monitors progress.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy

LMHP and LADC preferred, may accept provisional licensure with qualified experience.

Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive intake interview, including DSM5 diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations.

Benefits & Compensation

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy

LMHP and LADC preferred, may accept provisional licensure with qualified experience.

Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive intake interview, including DSM5 diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Heartland Family Service as a Therapist I - Nebraska Family Works.

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed CareClient-Centered TreatmentSubstance Abuse TreatmentMental Health TreatmentGroup TherapyIndividual CounselingFamily CounselingCrisis InterventionCase DocumentationTreatment PlanningDiagnostic ImpressionThird-Party Payer ComplianceCare CoordinationReferral ManagementDSM5

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist I - Nebraska Family Works at Heartland Family Service a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Heartland Family Service is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Heartland Family Service lists compensation for this psychologist position at $50k to $68k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($50k–$68k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Trauma-Informed Care, Client-Centered Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: This Therapist will manage a small caseload in a residential drug and alcohol treatment program for women and children, providing trauma-informed, client-centered treatment weekly and facilitating therapeutic groups. Responsibilities also include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to suppor...

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