Outpatient Therapist

Counselor 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43K - $55K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Grand Island, NE 68801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year Degree

  • Salary Range: $43,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Day ShiftOutpatient Therapist (Licensed or Pro
  • visionally Licensed) Rural Health Workforce Incentive Eligibility This position is eligible for application of Rural Health Workforce Incentive Funds if hired before June 30th. Eligibility and award determination are subject to program requirements. $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Join our team and receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus (paid according to program guidelines). Are you ready to grow your clinical career while maintaining true work-life balance? Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services is seeking a Licensed (LMHP/LIMHP) or Pro
  • visionally Licensed (PLMHP) Therapist to join our outpatient clinical team. We provide evidence-based, person-centered care to individuals and families across the lifespan in a collaborative, supportive environment. What You’ll Do Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support coordinated care Participate in clinical super
  • vision, staffing, and case consultation Support clients in achieving measurable, recovery-oriented goals What Success Looks Like Strong therapeutic engagement with clients across diverse populations Consistent, high-quality clinical documentation and compliance with standards Effective collaboration with team members and external partners Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based interventions Professional growth through super
  • vision and ongoing developmen What You Bring Active LMHP/LIMHP or PLMHP licensure in Nebraska (or eligibility to obtain) Strong clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills Commitment to ethical, client-centered care Why Join Mid-Plains Center Approved NHSC Loan Repayment Site (financial support for student loans) Consistent 40-hour work week with no weekend requirements Early Friday schedule (8:00am–4:00pm) Paid licensure fees and structured clinical super
  • vision Health insurance with 80% employer-paid premiums Employer-paid life insurance Retirement plan eligibility starting day one Immediate access to PTO (vacation, sick, and personal time) Eligibility for performance bonuses and profit sharing Collaborative, mission-driven clinical environment Qualifications

Requirements Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field Nebraska licensure (LMHP/LIMHP or PLMHP eligibility) Ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner Strong commitment to ethical and professional standards in behavioral health APPLY NOW Join a team that invests in your success and supports your professional journey. Apply today to become part of Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy to clients across the lifespan. Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field. Must hold or be eligible for Nebraska LMHP, LIMHP, or PLMHP licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyMultidisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionPatient careEthical practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist at MID-PLAINS CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES a 8.3 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 7,952 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% 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 ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Loan repayment
16% this job
CME allowance
16%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

8.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Grand Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
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.

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

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

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About Mid-Plains Center for Behavioral Healthcare Services

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
NHSC Loan Repayment Site
No Weekend Requirements
Early Friday Schedule (8am-4pm)
Paid Licensure Fees
Structured Clinical Supervision
Health Insurance with 80% Employer-Paid Premiums
Employer-Paid Life Insurance