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Center Pointe
Lincoln, Nebraska

Outpatient Counselor (3387)

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Lincoln, NE 68502WHO YOU ARE: An experienced, driven mental health professional who is always looking to make a positive impact on others.

You understand the connection between mental health and substance use disorders, and are passionate about helping individuals who are trying to improve their lives. You're client-focused, adaptable to change, and you never shy away from a challenging situation or a complex case. Opportunities for growth available.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: - Work positively as a team member within the outpatient services, alongside a team of professionals who are providing pivotal, industry-leading behavioral health services to those in need - See individuals in the outpatient setting - Utilize experience and education to expertly assess and treat program participants - Work with the individuals in service and the treatment team to continuously adapt each individual's treatment plan to reflect his or her changing needs, strengths, desires, and preferences - Conduct initial comprehensive assessments, ongoing individual and group therapy sessions, and complete associated documentation - Rely on your professional background and knowledge, while being open to learning new therapeutic methods and philosophies of treatment to stay on the leading edge - Maintain our agency's high standard of care in working with consumers in a dual-diagnosis, long-term treatment program - Make a huge difference in the lives of people receiving services THE COMPANY 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 grounded in a biopsychosocial model of care, with a strong focus on strength-based and data-driven 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. 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, paid license renewals, and job enhancement opportunities - Flexible scheduling options and generous paid leave policies including Mental Wellness hours, accrued vacation and sick time, and 9 annual holidays (plus a day off for your birthday every year!) - Very 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 -Pet insurance through Nationwide CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, preferences, etc. are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: - At least 21 years of age - Experience working with persons with co-occurring issues - Active PLADC or LADC licenses in the State of Nebraska

Key Responsibilities

The outpatient counselor will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide individual and group therapy sessions to clients. They will also collaborate with a treatment team to develop and adapt personalized treatment plans based on client needs.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess active PLADC or LADC licenses in the State of Nebraska. Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentSubstance use disorder treatmentIndividual therapyTreatment planningDual-diagnosis careClinical documentationCase management

Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 717 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lincoln

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,308/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Center Pointe

Mental Health Care
Lincoln, NE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Professional Development Leave
Paid License Renewals
Mental Wellness Hours
Accrued Vacation
Sick Time
9 Annual Holidays
Birthday Day Off