Mental Health Therapist

Better Living Counseling Service, Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

CEU Training

Retirement Contribution

Vacation

Sick Leave

401K Matching

Holidays

Hiring Bonus

Job summary

Better Living Counseling Service, Inc. seeks Mental Health Therapists to provide in-home therapy services across Nebraska, helping children and families in the child welfare system. We value a supportive environment, career growth, and competitive benefits.

Candidates should have a Master's in Social Work or Counseling and Nebraska licensure (LCSW/PLMHP/PLIMHP or LMHP/LIMHP). 1–2 years direct therapy preferred; day/evening/weekend availability; in-home visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Hold or be eligible for a Mental Health Practitioner's License from Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home mental health therapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Assess barriers to engagement and motivate families to practice change.
• Identify trauma and guide families through healing within the child welfare context.

Skills

Substance Abuse Counseling

Psychosocial Therapy

Listening/Verbal Communication

Conflict Resolution

Mental Health

Legal Compliance

Interviewing Skills

Building Relationships/Rapport

Teamwork

Human Development Knowledge

Oral/Written Communication

Computer Skills (MS Word)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Nebraska Mental Health Practitioner License eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Are you searching for a company that prides itself on providing employees with a positive work environment, career advancement opportunities, and loyalty? If so, Better Living is the place for you! Better Living strives to be the best for our employees and our employees strive to be the best for the clients that we are serving. Better Living helps give hope and guidance to children and families within the child welfare system throughout Nebraska.

Better Living provides a competitive compensation and a benefit package including the following Employer Paid Benefits. Added possible benefits of incentive bonuses and referral bonuses.

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CEU Training
• Retirement Contribution
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• 401K Matching
• Holidays
• Hiring Bonus

Non-Employer Paid Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Parental Leave

Mental Health Therapists facilitate practice experiences in individual, conjoint and family sessions related to the Area of Family Functioning concern, assess barriers to engagement and facilitate motivation, guide the family in practicing the changes needed most, and identify family trauma and symptomology. Applicant has the ability to obtain or currently possess a Nebraska LCSW, PLMHP/PLIMHP or holds a LMHP/LIMHP license. This position reports to the IFP Clinical Supervisor.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Hold or be eligible to hold a Mental Health Practitioner's License from the state of Nebraska. (provisional)

Experience Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in direct therapy practices (preferred)

Skills/Qualifications Including but Not Limited To:

• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Psychosocial Therapy
• Listening and Excellent Verbal Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Mental Health
• Legal Compliance
• Interviewing Skills
• Building Relationships/Rapport
• Teamwork
• Knowledge about human mental development
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills and solid use of Microsoft Word and other software
• Demonstrates understanding and empathy for the needs of others

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• Day and Evening hours (required)
• Weekend availability (required)
• Holidays

Work Location:

In-home services - multiple locations

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