Mental Health Therapist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Clinic in Lincoln, NE is seeking an Independent Mental Health Therapist to provide psychotherapy and counseling to clients facing mental health challenges.

You will conduct assessments, build individualized treatment plans, apply evidence-based interventions, and maintain clinical documentation while managing a caseload. The role emphasizes ethical practice and collaboration in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or related behavioral health field.
• Licensed as Independent Mental Health Practitioner/Counselor or Social Worker in NE.
• Three years post-license experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy using individual, group, family and/or couples modalities.
• Maintain clinical documentation and manage caseload.
• Crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Multicultural competence

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field

Tools

Therapy modalities

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

• 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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.