Therapist, I-IV

Lutheran Family Services; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family Services in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Therapist to provide integrated mental health and counseling services in outpatient settings. You will assess needs, connect clients to appropriate care, and maintain thorough documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's in a human service field, licensure consideration, and a hybrid work environment with some field and office-based duties. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human service field with preparation for professional counseling.
• Qualifications include licensure path options as outlined in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated therapeutic and educational services to individuals, groups, and families in outpatient settings.
• Assess, screen, and connect participants with appropriate levels of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records per agency standards and HIPAA.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Integrity and confidentiality

Documentation and record-keeping

Telehealth delivery

Education

Master’s degree in human services or counseling

Nebraska Driver’s license

Licensure in mental health (LMHP/LCSW/LADC etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Duties:

• A Therapist provides integrated therapeutic and educational services and support to individuals, groups, and families. The position will assess, screen, and connect participants with appropriate levels of care in an outpatient setting.


• Provide mental health and/or substance use assessments, treatment interventions, and counseling to individuals, couples, and families to impact changes leading to growth and healing.


• Assist clients in identifying natural support and community resources to ensure stabilization.


• Build and maintain a caseload and/or referral base.


• Create and continuously review and update program participant symptoms and behaviors and adjust treatment/program and safety plan and required documentation accordingly.


• Design and deliver educational/therapeutic workshops/groups, classes, or programs to meet the identified needs of groups including but not limited to Substance use groups, social/coping skills groups, DBT groups, parenting skills groups, etc.


• Provide behavioral health consultation (collaborate and coordinate multi-disciplinary team-based care with other LFS programs, outside agencies, and medical health homes).


• Provide on-call services on a rotational basis as required by the program.


• Maintain accurate, written clinical records of services provided per established agency, COA, HIPAA, and CCBHC standards. Complete documentation within established timeframes, including collecting appropriate signatures, registration forms, etc. Sign off, discharge per program plan.


• Timely completion of any provider enrollment forms and reports needed for third-party payers or other outside entities.


• Provide clinical support to practicum/internship students or less experienced therapists as needed; seek guidance in handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities.


• Provide consultation for churches, schools, organizations, and communities in areas related to behavioral health and family life.


• Develop positive working relationships with area agencies such as County Boards of Mental Health, Probation, Diversion, State Criminal Justice System, DHHS, and Housing Authority.


• Assist in the promotion of agency mission, services, workshops, and classes.


• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.


• Able to guard confidentiality, including client information and agency business.


• Ability to ensure services provided are billable and coded properly.


• Awareness and sensitivity of the organization’s constituents and populations served by employees. Ability to integrate cultural considerations into service delivery.


• Ability to document concurrently using electronic software or willingness to learn.


• Ability to deliver services to clients using an interpreter or via telehealth platforms.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


• Participate in the peer review process, routine clinical supervision, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.


• Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.


• Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services.


• Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be an inclusive and accessible workplace.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a human service program which provided preparation for professional counseling.


• Valid Nebraska Driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and ability to drive for work.


• Demonstrated skills and competencies to work with individuals with a variety of behavioral health, including but not limited to persons of diverse cultural backgrounds.


• Obtain and maintain appropriate licensure within a reasonable timeframe (see licensing requirements below)

Position

License Required

Therapist I

One provisional license - Mental Health Professional (PLMHP) or Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW) required; will consider PLADC.

Therapist II

Two provisional licenses - Mental Health Professional (PLMHP), Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW), Provisional Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC) required.

OR fully licensed with one of the following: LMHP, LADC, or LCSW

Therapist III

Fully licensed with a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP), Certified Master in Social Work (CMSW) / Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) required, plus one additional license of the following: Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW), Provisional Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC), Provisional Certified Master Social Worker (PCMSW), etc.

Therapist IV

Fully licensed with one independent license preferred (Licensed Independent Mental Health Professional (LIMHP) and/or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Fully licensed with 5 years of experience and two full licenses required (Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC))

• Verbal Communication


• Empathy


• Responsibility for Self-Development


• Taking Initiative


• Humility

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• A hybrid work environment with a laptop (office and field setting, including zoom/telehealth, office locations, and/or in-home).


• Reliable transportation for work-related travel between sites as needed.


• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, or on-call or as needed for client care, program demand, and supervisor request.


• Occasional lifting of office items no more than twenty-five pounds.

Lutheran Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.