Mental Health Therapist

Outpatient Therapist

Student Loan Reimbursement Available Up to $180,000.

MAIN FUNCTION:
The Outpatient Therapist provides mental health and/or substance use services to clients of the mental health center, including emergency services. Also, this person provides consultation, education and prevention services to other agencies and individuals.

Three days in office, one at home.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides individual, family and group counseling therapy sessions as assigned.
• Meets expectations for monthly billable baseline.
• Provides crisis intervention and assessment/evaluation, including after hours and on weekends.
• Will be part of the on-call weekend rotation schedule to provide 24/7 crisis coverage.
• Provides after hours coverage as needed for other programs/therapists within scope of practice.
• Provides services at other HCS locations as assigned, which may include travel.
• Communicates with clients and their support systems to determine the family and community resources available and makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides community education services as assigned.
• Demonstrates willingness to maintain flexibility and openness to new information.
• Provides case consultation as needed.
• Maintains up to date client charts to include assessment, social history, psychotherapy notes, treatment plans, screenings, and discharge plans.
• Attends continuing education classes annually to maintain theory and practice.
• Attends scheduled supervisory and clinical staff meetings.
• Attends scheduled session observations with supervisor.
• Assists in quality assurance.
• Completes all paperwork in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Implements and documents new assessments, paperwork and screenings tools as directed.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with necessary outside individuals and agencies.
• Participates in community events as assigned.
• Participates in a planning committee as assigned.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively within the agency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Maintains ethics and confidentiality as dictated by profession.
• Maintains state licensure without disciplinary action.
• Knowledge of counseling theory and practice.
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse
• Skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to form cooperative supportive relationships with staff/agency.
• Possess a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.

TRAINING &

EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a license as a mental health therapist from the Nebraska Department of Health.

BENEFITS:

• 10 days of vacation leave, which accrues with time worked
• 8 paid holidays, which is available immediately
• 12 days of sick leave, which accrues with time worked
• 4 days of PTO leave
• 3 training days
• Weekly supervision with your supervisor
• Heartland pays for any applicable certification or licensure renewal
• $25,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy
• Heartland offers access to Aflac Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Benefits, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% match after 90 days of employment