Mental Health Therapist

Think Healthcare; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Healthcare in Omaha, NE seeks a Mental Health Therapist to provide individualized behavioral health services, including talk therapy, assessments, and crisis intervention. The role involves collaboration with non-licensed staff and ensuring patient privacy and professional standards.

A master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work and appropriate licenses are preferred. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, coordinating care with the care team, and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work preferred, or master's in Counseling/Behavioral Health.
• Licensed as LCSW, LISW, LIMHP, PhD or PsyD may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services, such as talk therapy to individuals with diverse symptoms.
• Perform evaluations and assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with staff to manage patient care and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Talk therapy

Evaluations/assessments

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Time management

EHR software

Multitasking

Professional integrity

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Behavioral Health

Social Work degree

Licenses: LCSW, LISW, LIMHP, PhD, PsyD

Tools

EHR software

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Mental Health Therapist provides specialized knowledge and skills to adequately perform psychiatric and mental health evaluations and assessments. This role provides guidance for the work distribution of non-licensed mental health staff that are assigned under his/her team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide behavioral health services, such as talk therapy to individuals representing a broad range of mental health symptoms and associated functional impairment concerns.

Perform evaluations and assessments to evaluate patients’ mental health and develop individual treatment plans based on patients’ individual needs.

Practice in collaboration with staff to manage patient care.

Provide crisis intervention as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of mental health care management, principles and implications of standards for quality of care, quality measurement, monitoring, and related features of today’s healthcare environment.

Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.

Skill in planning, organizing, and time management.

Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.

Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.

Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients’ care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.

Ability to translate general administrative guidelines into specific action.

Ability to act as a good representative of the company.

Ability to work flexible hours.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree in Social Work strongly preferred but would also consider a master’s degree from an accredited educational in Counseling or other related Behavioral Health Field. Acceptable licenses include LCSW, LISW, LIMHP, PhD, PsyD.

NOTE: The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.