Family Preservation Therapist GLFS
Guardian Light Family Services·Sidney 4, Nebraska
Guardian Light Family Services·Sidney 4, Nebraska
The Family Preservation Therapist provides brief, intensive in-home therapeutic services to families referred by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Responsibilities include intake assessment, treatment planning, execution, and aftercare planning.
Description Guardian Light Family Services is an agency that, "is committed to empowering families towards a safe and nurturing environment" every day. GLFS values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Influence positive change one family at a time. Together we can build healthier communities.
The Family Preservation Therapist is responsible for providing brief, intensive in-home therapeutic services to families identified and referred by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The role involves intake assessment, treatment planning and execution, and discharge and aftercare planning. The FP therapist collaborates with NE DHHS and the GLFS Skillbuilder to assist the families in developing and implementing healthier habits, relationships, and lifestyles; and other duties as assigned.
Must be a minimum LMHP, PLMHP or Master’s level intern within one semester of graduation required. Employees must provide their own reliable personal vehicle to travel as part of their daily work. GLFS pays for drive time and mileage reimbursement when working with clients Employees must provide their own cell phone and internet service with daily access to GLFS work email and GLFS Computer Systems is required. Computer/ipad/tablet (optional but highly encouraged). Timeliness and streamlined communication is necessary.
Market context
Family preservation therapists in Nebraska are often needed in community-based behavioral health and child welfare settings, where agencies look for clinicians who can support families before placement becomes necessary. These roles can be competitive because they require an LMHP, PLMHP, or a master’s-level intern near graduation, plus reliable transportation and consistent phone and internet access for daily fieldwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and readiness for travel before applying.
