Trauma-Informed Transitional Living Counselor

Houses of Hope; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Dress Code

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid LTD and Life Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours

Paid licensure fees and CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with up to a 5% company match

Verizon Discount

Sam’s Club Membership

Job summary

Houses of Hope in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a counselor to join our transitional living team. Counselors provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family counseling in a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented program.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, crisis intervention, documentation, and coordinating with psychiatrists and case managers to support recovery and smooth transition from residential services.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Valid Nebraska driver's license with clean DMV record.
• Current Nebraska licensure (PLMHP/LMHP/LIMHP/PLADC/LADC); dual licensure preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification (training provided).
• Eligible to become a registered service provider with the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation.
• Excellent written communication skills for engagements with courts, probation, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Foster a trauma-informed, safe environment for all individuals served.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical providers, case managers, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and coordinate with courts, probation, and other authorized entities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Nebraska state licensure (PLMHP/LMHP/LIMHP/PLADC/LADC)

Tools

Electronic Records (EMR)

Job description

Houses of Hope in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a counselor to join our transitional living team. Counselors provide clinical assessment, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family counseling in a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented program.

Responsibilities include risk assessment, crisis intervention, documentation, and coordinating with psychiatrists and case managers to support recovery and smooth transition from residential services.