Licensed Mental Health Practitioner - Lincoln Regional Center

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Employment

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan Match

Paid Holidays

Generous Leave

Make a Difference

Respectful Team

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking Licensed Mental Health Practitioners to provide therapy for adults at Lincoln Regional Center, a state psychiatric hospital. The role supports the Behavioral Health Division with a focus on comprehensive patient care and evidence-based interventions.

Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, adhere to DHHS/LRC policies, and participate in ongoing professional development and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health practitioner credential required for LMHP track.
• Provisional licensure acceptable for consideration.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 and evidence-based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group therapy per treatment plan.
• Share clinical observations with the treatment team.
• Document progress notes and maintain DHHS/LRC standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning and team meetings.
• Engage in performance improvement and program committees.
• Contribute to peer reviews and case discussions.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Assessment & diagnosis

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Nebraska LMHP license

Alcohol & Drug Counselor license

Provisional LMHP/ALDC license

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$36.798

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027932 Licensed Mental Health Practitioner - Lincoln Regional Center (Open)

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Job Description:

You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives,” provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

We are looking for a skilled, detail oriented, Licensed Mental Health Practitioners to join our team. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide therapy to adult patients with mental illness at Lincoln Regional Center, a Joint-Commission accredited state psychiatric hospital

What we can offer you:

• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Respect as a valued team member

“The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.”

Job duties

As a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, you will:

• Provide individual and or group therapy according to the individual treatment plan.
• Share clinical observations with the treatment team.
• Compile patient individual and group progress notes, documenting according to LRC Standards and DHHS/LRC policies and procedures.
• Prepare for interdisciplinary treatment planning, actively participate in treatment planning and contribute therapist perspective and recommendations.
• Participate in team and or clinical meetings to address program concerns and needs.
• Participate in performance improvement.
• Attend and participates in program planning committees, in-service training and monthly LMHP department meetings.
• Present and participate in peer reviews to demonstrate competency.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Behavioral Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavioral Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Nebraska Provisional License as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavioral Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.

Behavioral Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska.

Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316

Preferred Qualifications : Candidates who are fully licensed as a LMHP are preferred but those with a provisional license will be considered.

Hiring rate of position:

Pay commensurate with licensure.

• Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner AND Alcohol and Drug Counselor with the State of Nebraska or as LIMHP: $36.798/hour.
• Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor License AND a Provisional license in the other: $34.231/hour.
• Licensed as Mental Health Practitioner: $31.844/hour.
• Provisionally licensed applicants: $27.145/hour until fully licensed.

PLMHP $27.145; LMHP $31.844; LMHP/PLADC $34.231; LMHP/LACD & LIMHP $36.798

Additional $3.00/hr. facility differential.

Work schedule:

Various Shifts Available: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm OR Wednesday - Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm, with Sun/Mon/Tues off. Will discuss at interview.

Knowledge of : DSM-5, patterns and processes of normal growth and development; mental and emotional disorders; behavior management and modification; applied behavior analysis; signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; psycho educational training; individual, group, and family therapy techniques; system theories and bio-psychosocial intervention theories; social and cultural factors as related to mental health and substance abuse; physical and mental problems of clients with alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; program specific treatment issues; methods and resources available for educating clients in chemical dependency; applicable agency policies and organizations; program specific philosophies, policies, and procedures.

Skill in : individual and group counseling; communicating effectively; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; managing conflict; diffusing anger and maintaining a controlled environment.

Ability to : demonstrate the application of therapy methods and techniques; communicate in person, by telephone as a group facilitator, and in written formats with persons served, other staff, families, and other agencies; monitor patient progress and recommend new strategies; prepare written reports; document findings and treatment; conceptualize, integrate and express interdisciplinary input; explain the significance of behavior patterns and signs to patients and other team members.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.