Behavioral Health Therapist I

## Behavioral Health Therapist IApplylocations:
Omaha Area Clinic - Omaha, NEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR115812
** Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
** At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Center Pointe Professional Plaza  Address: 9239 West Center Rd.

- Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

32 or 40 hours/week; combination of days and evenings    A licensed clinical professional responsible for providing comprehensive mental health services. Focuses on helping clients manage symptoms, improve coping mechanisms, achieve functional goals, and enhance overall psychological well-being. Ideal candidate possesses proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care), and a deep commitment to ethical practice and collaborative care.
** Responsibilities:**#
** Essential Functions
** Clinical Services (65%)
* Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments (as pertinent to care model) and determine appropriate levels of care.  + Assess for risk of harm to self or others
* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
* Provide psychotherapy and counseling services utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
* Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
* Collaborate with other healthcare providers and/or stakeholders to ensure holistic and integrated care.
* Crisis Intervention  + Respond to mental health crises and provide immediate support.  + De-escalate crises and promote safety.  + Facilitate and deliver critical incident response services and offer psychoeducation as requested  + Connect clients with appropriate resources and services.

Documentation (30%)
* Maintain accurate, timely and confidential client records including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.

Administrative Duties (5%)
* Maintain productivity standards as required by program management
* Participate in staff meetings and training
* Assist with program development and evaluation.
* Invest in regular networking with stakeholders and/or the community to promote the program and services, answer questions and ensure referrals.
* Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure efficient operations.

Other

Job Duties as Assigned
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* Schedule:

** 32 or 40 hours/week; combination of days and evenings
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* Job Description:

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** Job Requirements
**** Education
* ** Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or another human services related field#
** Experience
* ** A minimum of one year of post-master’s clinical experience with major mental illness, counseling/therapy, and/or substance use/abuse treatment
** License/Certifications
*** Nebraska Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) or Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) required
* Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC) preferred
* Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (CMFT) preferred
** Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
*** Ability to attentively listen to clients, understanding both verbal and non-verbal cues.
* Capacity to understand and share the feelings of others.
* Skill and ability to clearly express ideas and thoughts, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
* Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients.
* Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences and social determinants of health and their impact on mental health.
* Ability to maintain client…