Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, Psychiatric Emergency Services

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/yr

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement opportunities with

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a part-time Licensed Mental Health Practitioner for Psychiatric Emergency Services on the third shift. You will assess patients' psycho-social needs, collaborate with the health care team, and help plan discharge and ongoing care in the emergency setting.

Role requires a Master's in a human services field, Nebraska LMHP eligibility, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field required.
• Organizational and communication skills required.
• License-eligible as LMHP/PLMHP in Nebraska and must obtain privileges within 6 months.
• NMC privileges as LMHP to be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psycho-social needs and provide evidenced-based intervention.
• Collaborate with the health care team to plan discharge and ongoing care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in a human services program

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner - Psychiatric Emergency Services

Assess patient's psycho-social needs, diagnoses, mental health conditions and provide evidenced-based intervention in collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team to reduce symptomatic behavior and facilitate adjustment to illness. Provide intervention in order to assist in meeting the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial, and discharge planning needs of patients requiring continuing care or adjustment to lifestyle changes following discharge.

Details

Part time .6 fte (24 hrs), benefit eligible

2 12 hour, overnight shifts per week (8pm – 8am)

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Under supervision of licensed clinical staff, help determine patient's psycho-social needs, and collaborate with other members of the patient's health care team to reduce symptomatic behavior and facilitate adjustment to illness, including assisting in meeting the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial, and discharge planning needs of patients requiring continuing care or adjustment to lifestyle changes following discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college in a human services program which provided preparation for professional counseling/psychotherapy required.
• Organizational and communication skills required.
• License-eligible as a LMHP/PLMHP in the State of Nebraska, and must obtain LMHP/PLMHP privileges at Nebraska Medicine within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• Obtain NMC Privileges as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) within six months of transfer or hire required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional therapy/counseling and mental health care experience preferred.
• Experience in acute psychiatric setting preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.
• Master of Social Work degree preferred.
• Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) preferred

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.