Behavioral Health Therapist

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development and continuing education support

Travel reimbursement when applicable

Employee assistance program

Flexible scheduling options

Travel reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A Federal Qualified Health Center in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide outpatient mental health therapy. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and an active Nebraska license. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Join a mission-driven organization focused on community impact and supportive leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Active Nebraska license in good standing required.
• Two or more years of clinical counseling experience preferred.
• Experience in outpatient, community-based, or integrated care settings.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel between clinic sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver services in person and via telehealth.
• Collaborate with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Coordinate referrals and community resources as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration

Clinical counseling

Biopsychosocial assessments

Telehealth service delivery

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy

Active Nebraska license (LMHP, PLMHP, LIMHP, LCSW, PLCSW)

Job description

Good Neighbor Community Health Center is hiring a Behavioral Health Therapist to join our Federal Qualified Health Center (FQHC) integrated care team serving communities on or near Hwy 30 in East-Central Nebraska. This position offers meaningful clinical work, strong team support, and reasonable expectations in a community health center setting.

This role is a good fit for a licensed or provisionally licensed therapist who values patient-centered care, collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Provide outpatient mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and adults
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Deliver services in person and via telehealth
• Collaborate with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR
• Coordinate referrals and community resources as needed

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Active Nebraska license in good standing, including one of the following:
• LMHP
• PLMHP
• LIMHP
• LCSW / PLCSW

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of clinical counseling experience
• Experience in outpatient, community-based, or integrated care settings
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required
• Willingness to travel between clinic sites
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Travel reimbursement when applicable
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible scheduling options based on role and patient needs

Work Setting

• Community health center clinic environment
• Standard clinical office physical requirements

Why Work Here

• Mission-driven work with real community impact
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Reasonable productivity expectations aligned with FQHC best practices
• Stability and flexibility for long-term clinical practice
• Great Benefits at an affordable price to the employee