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Center Pointe
Lincoln, Nebraska

ACT Team Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

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Job Location: Lincoln for Applicant Tracking Only - Lincoln, NE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, THE JOB As a Therapist on our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care to the individuals in the program.

As a clinical member of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

The PIER Team is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, working with adults who are living in the community with a high level of need for psychiatric services and/or support.

The multidisciplinary team delivers therapy, medication management, peer support, case management, and healthcare/nursing needs to these individuals in their home or wherever the individual feels comfortable within the community.

As an agency, we look only for the absolute best in providing patient care, exceptional time management skills, and employees who are passionate about helping others.

CenterPointe believes in treating the whole person - mental health, substance use issues, and physical health concerns - not only simultaneously, but in the absolute top standard of care.

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 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, preferences, etc. are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

WHAT YOU HAVE Required: - Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field - At least 21 years of age - Experience working with persons with co-occurring and complex diagnoses - A valid driver's license and acceptable DMV record (last 7 years) - PLMHP/LMHP/LIMHP and PLADC/LADC licenses in the state of Nebraska

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide person-centered clinical care, including assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation services for individuals with severe mental illness. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapy, case management, and support services directly in the community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and possess active Nebraska licensure (PLMHP/LMHP/LIMHP and PLADC/LADC). Additionally, applicants must have a valid driver's license and experience working with complex, co-occurring diagnoses.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCrisis interventionMental health counselingSubstance use treatmentTrauma-informed careStrength-based practiceMultidisciplinary collaborationPsychiatric support

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 28% have no call, 56% 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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)290 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Nebraska66 active7,533 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 28% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,575 in the last 30 days1,373 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Center Pointe

Mental Health Care
Lincoln, NE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment through HRSA
Flexible scheduling options
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 and LTD
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Living in Lincoln

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,278/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lincoln, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.