Licensed Mental Health Practitioner — Flexible Hours & Growth

Voices for Voices; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay & uncapped 
in‑

Flexible work models & paid time off

Health and well-being benefits (health

401k matching and family support

Professional development with CE

Job summary

A Better Way Therapy, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) to join our Omaha, NE team. You will assess patients, provide evidence-based treatments and maintain EMRs, contributing to a larger Optum behavioral health mission.

The role offers flexible work models, competitive hourly pay with productivity incentives, and opportunities for professional development. We value independence and teamwork within a supportive care framework.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field.
• Active NE LIMHP license.
• Experience providing behavioral health services (2+ years) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Complete Nebraska Medicaid IDIs for clinicians not independently licensed and oversee cases with supervisor.
• Provide treatment using CBT, DBT and other evidence-based methods.
• Systematically track treatment response and monitor symptoms and side effects.
• Maintain accurate EMRs and comply with regulatory requirements.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field

Clear, active and unrestricted LIMHP in NE

2+ years of professional behavioral health experience (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

Job description

A Better Way Therapy, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) to join our Omaha, NE team. You will assess patients, provide evidence-based treatments and maintain EMRs, contributing to a larger Optum behavioral health mission.

The role offers flexible work models, competitive hourly pay with productivity incentives, and opportunities for professional development. We value independence and teamwork within a supportive care framework.