Mental Health Therapist (Clinic or School-Based)

Project Harmony; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Harmony is seeking an experienced Mental Health Therapist to work with children, youth, and families. The role involves clinical treatment across ages, including high-risk youth, with potential crisis intervention within the community.

The position collaborates with the Director of Mental Health and Clinical Program Managers to deliver evidence-based therapies and comprehensive assessments. Licensed practitioners in Nebraska preferred; TF-CBT training is required within six months.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• Must complete Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training within 6 months of hire and ongoing TF-CBT monthly consultation.
• Nebraska licensure as a mental health practitioner; provisional licensure may be considered.
• Must be eligible for and maintain credentials to participate in Nebraska Medicaid and private insurance panels.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to youth and families needing short- or intermediate-term mental health interventions with emphasis on caregivers and teens.
• Provide group therapy to youth or caregivers referred through Children’s Services’ Programs.
• Complete clinical records including progress notes, reports, service plans and discharge summaries on time.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Effectively utilize evidenced-based therapeutic interventions.
• Manage caseloads and meet program direct service expectations.
• Collaborate with other agencies and service providers, including case managers, to advocate for clients.
• Participate in consultation and supervision sessions as required.
• Collect statistics and implement Continuous Quality Improvement procedures.
• Meet clinical requirements of third-party payers and provide information for prompt billing.
• Ensure culturally competent services irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, SES, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
• Perform other program related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family engagement

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Time management

Trauma-informed care

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling / Social Work / Marriage & Family Therapy or related field

TF-CBT training within 6 months

Nebraska licensure as mental health practitioner

Eligibility for Nebraska Medicaid / private insurance panels

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic and innovative organization.This position will work with the Director of Mental Health and the Clinical Program Managers. The Mental Health Therapists will provide clinical treatment for a variety of ages to include young children, teens, adults, and/or families. Special clinical focus may include working with high-risk youth who are at high risk of missing from home, sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. These positions may perform some crisis intervention services with children and families to include meeting them within their community.

Who We Are

Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Our Values

Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:

Diversity and Inclusion: Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all

Strategic Innovation: Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families

Quality Service: Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other

Collaborative Relationships: Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to youth and families needing short- or intermediate-term mental health interventions with an emphasis on caregivers and teens
• Provide group therapy to youth or caregivers referred through Children’s Service’s Programs
• Complete clinical records including progress notes, reports, service plans and discharge summaries on a timely basis according to agency requirements, state regulations, and licensing standards
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessments
• Effectively utilize evidenced-based therapeutic interventions
• Manage caseloads and meet program established direct service expectations
• Collaborate with other agencies and service providers, including case managers, to advocate on behalf of clients
• Participate in consultation and supervision sessions as required
• Collect statistics and implement Continuous Quality Improvement procedures
• Meet clinical requirements of third-party payers and provide information necessary for prompt and accurate billing
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Perform other program related duties as assigned

Professional Development

Licensure reimbursement benefit

• Clinical supervision of hours (can be obtained on-site at Project Harmony)
• Provisional License and Licensure application fees (applies to all licensure levels)
• Licensure exam fee (first attempt- employee agrees to pay costs for additional attempts to pass exam)
• Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) required for licensure renewal
• Licensure renewal fees

Other Benefits:

Insurance credentialing - HIPAA compliant database - Liability insurance - Clinical advancement - Evidence-based practice certifications - National Network Affiliation (NCTSN) - Training/Conference opportunities - Tuition Assistance and Scholarship opportunities - Access to clinical assessments and tools

Extra Perks

Fully outfitted Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) space - On-site Facility Dogs

Therapy garden - Fully outfitted play therapy space - No Weekend Clinic hours required

Expressive Arts studios and supplies - Sand tray therapeutic tools

Wellness and Lactation spaces - Lunch and Learn events - Campus Food Trucks

Reward & Recognition Award Program

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
• Must have completed or be willing to complete within 6 months of being hired initial two-day training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and have completed or be willing to complete TF-CBT monthly consultation calls
• Licensure as a mental health practitioner in the State of Nebraska. Provisional licensure as a mental health practitioner may be considered
• Must be eligible for and maintain credentials to participate in Nebraska Medicaid and private insurance panels

Experience and Training

• 2+ years of experience working with children and families impacted by child abuse/neglect preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Crisis intervention and family engagement skills
• Excellent written, verbal and listening communications skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Excellent organization, time management and decision‑making skills
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to analyze and make clinical recommendations regarding individual cases with consideration of larger systemic issues.
• Understanding and maintenance of clear professional boundaries
• Strong commitment to follow code of ethics and comply with all laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures that govern the practice of mental health
• Knowledge of therapeutic evidenced based practices and understanding of trauma informed care
• Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual abuse, physical abuse and domestic violence
• Understanding of family systems theory and attachment theory
• Training in evidenced based practices for treatment of trauma in adults and teens
• High level of initiative and energy
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Access
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Other

• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
• Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.