Licensed Mental Health Practitioner-Lincoln-YRTC

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,571 - 49,578; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

156% state-matched retirement

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

$20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A state health department is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner to join its Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role requires a valid Mental Health Practitioner license or eligibility, along with a passion for youth rehabilitation. Responsibilities include assessing mental health needs, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family therapy. The position offers competitive pay rates based on license level and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Nebraska license or license-eligible to practice as a mental health practitioner.
• Valid driver's license for independent transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental/behavioral health needs and provide treatment interventions.
• Develop treatment plans for youth.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Clinical skills

Empathy

Leadership

Resilience

Education

License as a Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska

Provisional license eligibility

Job description

Overview

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is looking for passionate Licensed Mental Health Practitioners to join our Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Lincoln. Here, you’ll work directly with high-acuity youth—helping them heal, grow, and build the skills they need for a brighter future. Your expertise will fuel our therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic approach to care.

We are hiring for the Licensed Mental Health Practitioner-Lincoln-YRTC role at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Who You Are

A Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska (or license-eligible — we’ll support you!)

Passionate about youth rehabilitation and trauma-informed care

A team player with strong communication and clinical skills

Driven to make a difference through empathy, leadership, and resilience

Questions? Contact Anny Friedrichsen, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-853-4914 or [e-mail].

Job Duties

• Assess mental/behavioral health needs and provide treatment interventions and monitoring of response and progress
• Develop treatment plans
• Provide consultative services to treatment team and collaborate with probation and other service providers
• Provide Individual, group and family therapy to youth
• Provide ACRA substance abuse programming
• Respond to crisis situations and assist with de-escalation process
• Complete all required documentation
• Responsible for mental health needs of youth on campus
• Participate in on-call rotation

Qualifications / Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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

Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statues 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Compensation

Pay Rates (based On License Level)

LMHP I: $26.547/hr

LMHP II: $31.143/hr

LMHP/PLADC III: $33.478/hr

LMHP/LADC or LIMHP IV: $35.989/hr

Facility Differential: $3/hour for all hours worked

What We Offer You

• We care for our team so you can care for our youth.
• 156% state-matched retirement — one of the best in the country
• 13 paid holidays + generous leave that starts immediately
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-life balance culture
• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Fun, supportive teammates
• Job security in public service

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Statement: The State of Nebraska values our teammates and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
• Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Location: Lincoln, NE