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Boys Town
Omaha, Nebraska

Mental Health Therapist

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Change Lives. Heal Families. Empower Futures – Become a Therapist in Omaha, Nebraska! Starting Pay: Based on experience and licensure + hiring bonus for select positions Full-Time and Part-Time Available Shifts: Flexible scheduling, including some evenings/weekends to accommodate families Join Boys Town as a Therapist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth, families, and adults. We are seeking compassionate professionals who are committed to providing high quality behavioral health services in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Areas we are hiring:

  • Multisystemic Therapy
  • Residential Treatment Center (PRTF)
  • Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health

Benefits

You’ll Enjoy

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Affordable, quality coverage, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match – Up to 6% of your salary, with full vesting after 5 years
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays – Start building time off immediately
  • Tuition Assistance – Advance your career with educational support
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free confidential support for you and your family
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability – Company-paid coverage for peace of mind What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth, adults, and families in clinical, home, or community-based settings
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST) – certification/training provided
  • Serve as a team leader on multidisciplinary care teams and coordinate with community partners
  • Meet documentation and productivity standards, with remote options available for paperwork
  • Collaborate with medical providers, schools, and child welfare professionals to support client progress
  • Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development
  • Support clients through crisis intervention, safety planning, and discharge coordination Who We’re Looking For:
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
  • Licensed or license-eligible in Nebraska within 90 days (PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP, or LP)
  • Experience working with youth, families, or adults with behavioral health concerns
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call availability for assigned caseload
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record Physical & Safety Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
  • Willingness to complete training in CPR and personal safety/restraint procedures
  • Ability to work in home, community, and office environments Your career can be the reason a family finds hope again. Apply today and start making a difference! Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT: Light to medium work, occasional squatting, kneeling, negotiating to the ground into a quadruped position, crawling, lying on the ground while maintaining a variable static force to restrain a child or simulate restraining. Requires functional use of bilateral lower extremities to complete these tasks as the restraint required will dictate employee position and duration of the task, lasting up to 3 minutes. Occasional forceful exertion of the upper extremities while restraining a child or simulating restraints that would require function strength and range of motion the upper extremities and trunk. Force is variable depending on restraint, may be up to 50 lbs of static force and up to 3 minutes. Walking and standing varies throughout the day. Subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.

With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.

Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.

We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917.

With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.

With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. If you don't see an opportunity that fits your experience, please apply here for general consideration. Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth and adults using evidence-based interventions like CBT and MST. Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, medical providers, and community partners while managing clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Nebraska. Candidates must have experience in behavioral health and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCase ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 42% 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)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
17% this job
PSLF eligible
17% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
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.

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

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About Boys Town

Hospitals and Health Care
Boys Town, Nebraska
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Free services at Boys Town Clinics
401k with 100% match up to 6%
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Hiring Bonus