Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, Psychiatric Emergency Services

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner for Psychiatric Emergency Services on a part-time 0.6 FTE overnight shift (8pm–8am). You will assess patients' psycho-social needs and mental health conditions, and provide evidence-based interventions in collaboration with the health care team.

Under supervision of licensed clinical staff, you will help in discharge planning and addressing social, psychological and rehabilitative needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's psycho-social needs, diagnoses, mental health conditions and provide evidence-based intervention with the care team.
• Assist in meeting social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial and discharge planning needs.
• Under supervision of licensed clinical staff, determine patient needs and coordinate care to support recovery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in human services

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.

• 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.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families.

Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.