Mental Health Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,254 - 53,822; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lincoln, Nebraska, is looking for an Independent Mental Health Therapist to provide compassionate psychotherapy and counseling services. You will assess client needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and use evidence-based interventions while navigating a diverse community. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in a related field and must be a licensed mental health practitioner in Nebraska. Experience in mental health or addiction recovery is preferred. Competitive pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field upon hire.
• Must hold independent mental health practitioner or counselor license in Nebraska.
• Experience in mental health/addiction recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the bio-psycho-social needs of patients.
• Conduct therapy sessions using various treatment modalities.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Multicultural competence

Education

Masters in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or related behavioral health field

Independent Mental Health Practitioner/Counselor or Social Worker in Nebraska

Job description

Overview

As an Independent Mental Health Therapist, you will provide compassionate and effective psychotherapy and counseling services to clients managing mental health challenges. Every day you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and maintain clinical documentation while managing your caseload.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates and/or assesses the bio-psycho-social needs of patients, and treats mental health disorders by conducting therapy sessions with patients utilizing various treatment modalities such as individual, group, family and/or significant other counseling and education to assist these individuals in achieving defined treatment goals and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Develops and maintains a positive professional relationship with clients, peers, coworkers, and members of the community. Maintains open, therapeutic communication with peers, patients, and the patient\'s family. Maintains strict standards of ethical behavior including the confidentiality of all patient affairs. Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters Other in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or other related behavioral health field., upon hire and
• Independent Mental Health Practitioner/Counselor or Social Worker: NE

Preferred

• Three years of post license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field.

Where You\'ll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.

Pay Range

$32.85 - $39.07 /hour