Mental Health Therapist

Think Aksarben LLP; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Aksarben LLP is seeking a qualified Mental Health Therapist in Omaha, Nebraska. The role involves providing specialized mental health evaluations and therapy. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, managing patient care collaboratively, and offering crisis intervention. Candidates should have a relevant master's degree and licenses such as LCSW or LIMHP. Flexibility in working hours and strong professional integrity are essential. Join a team committed to patient care and diversity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work strongly preferred, or a master's degree in a related field.
• Acceptable licenses include LCSW, LISW, LIMHP, PhD, PsyD.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services, such as therapy, to individuals.
• Perform evaluations and assessments to develop treatment plans.
• Manage patient care in collaboration with staff.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health care management

Professional communication skills

Planning and organizing skills

Computer skills (EHR, Word, Excel)

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Integrity and professionalism

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Career Opportunities with Think Aksarben

In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

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.