Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Better Living Foster Care & Family Services invites applications for the Mental Health Therapist position. This role supports children and families within the Nebraska child welfare system by providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health services.

Mental Health Therapists facilitate individual, conjoint, and family sessions related to the area of family functioning concern. They assess barriers to engagement, facilitate motivation, guide families in practicing needed changes, and address family trauma and symptomology.

• Education/Certification Requirements
  • Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
  • Hold or be eligible to hold a Nebraska Mental Health Licensing Practitioner’s License (provisional).
• Experience Requirements
  • 1 to 2 years of experience in direct therapy practices (preferred).
• Skills/Qualifications
  • 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

• Employer Paid Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • CEU Training
  • Retirement Contribution
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • 401K Matching
  • Holidays
• Non-Employer Paid Benefits
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave

• Day and Evening hours (required)
• Weekend availability (required)
• Holidays (required)
• Work Location:
  
  In-home services – multiple locations

• $35 an hour for PLMHP
• $38 an hour for LMHP