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Child Saving Institute
Omaha, Nebraska

Therapist (PLMHP)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58K+

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Mary Holland Campus (Headquarters) - Omaha, NE 68132Therapist I Entry Level Therapist - Provisionally Licensed Location: 4545 Dodge St. Omaha, NE 68132 Starting Salary: $58,000+ Hiring Bonus: $3,000+ About CSI Our story begins in Omaha in 1892, when, due to epidemics, poverty and the difficulties of pioneer life, many children were left in need of parental care.

CSI met the need in a revolutionary way – putting the well-being of children first and working to be a voice for the voiceless. We seek to champion children and families by providing the mental, emotional and physical spaces they need to feel empowered and to thrive.

Child Saving Institute (CSI) is looking for someone who is empathetic, passionate, and has a heart-filled desire to work closely with families! As a Therapist I, you’ll be an essential part of our team. Your responsibilities would include providing individual, family, and group therapy services.

In short, our Therapist I will empower children and families by promoting optimal mental and emotional health through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Competencies Do you think you’d be a good fit for this role? You are: Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) Master's Degree or Higher (Required) Collaborative and eager to create therapeutic experiences that promote growth and healing.

Observant of individual developmental stages and growth of children. Able to maintain confidentiality and boundaries at all times. Experienced in providing therapy to children and families (1 year minimum, including internships). Eligible to participate in Medicaid and private insurance provider panels.

Bonus Points Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or Circle of Security. Experience with the child welfare system.

What You’ll Get: Medical, dental and vision insurance options Paid vacation and sick accruals starting day one 401(k) matching up to 5% and fully vested right away 10 paid holidays per year Referral Bonuses Tuition reimbursement Discounted, On-Site Childcare Tuition Birthing (up to 6 weeks) & non-birthing (up to 2 weeks) leave at full pay NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking culture!

Child Saving Institute (CSI) is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals and takes steps to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to empower children and families. Promote optimal mental and emotional health using evidence-based therapeutic interventions and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

Must be a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) with a Master's degree or higher. Requires at least one year of experience providing therapy to children and families, including internships.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyEvidence-Based InterventionsCase ManagementClinical DocumentationChild Development

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (PLMHP) at Child Saving Institute a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$58kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $63k–$85k)293 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerNebraska index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Nebraska71 active7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% remote · 28% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,851 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Child Saving Institute

Non-profit Organizations
Omaha, NE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Paid vacation and sick accrual starting day one
401(k) matching up to 5%
10 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted on-site childcare
Birthing leave (6 weeks) and non-birthing leave (2 weeks) at full pay
Referral bonuses

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.