Pays $55k-$75k — Counselor market median is ~$77k (343 jobs)
About the Role
Community-based ACT therapist. Enhanced on-call rotation. Master's degree and Nebraska license required. South Sioux City, NE.
Join Heartland Counseling Services as a ACT Therapist – Community-Based Mental Health in South Sioux City, Nebraska, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55K - $75K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Heartland Counseling Services in South Sioux City, Nebraska, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The ACT Therapist provides comprehensive clinical, rehabilitation, and case management services to individuals with severe mental illness in both office and community settings. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and participating in a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and possess a valid Nebraska behavioral health license such as PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP, or LADC. Previous experience working with adults with severe mental illness and knowledge of the ACT model are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 24% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% 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)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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