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.

Job Summary:

Location: Center Pointe Professional Plaza
Address: 9239 West Center Rd. - Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. Specific hours for this posted position will be during the evening.

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

Schedule:

This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. Specific hours for this posted position will be during the evening.

Job Description:

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 apprec