Heartland Counseling Services·South Sioux City, Nebraska
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides substance use services, including evaluations, treatment, and education, to clients within the mental health center's substance abuse program. This role also involves providing consultation, prevention services, and participating in the on-call weekend rotation for crisis coverage.
The Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor provides substance use services to clients of the mental health center under the substance abuse program. This also includes the supervision of non-certified direct services providers (if applicable). In addition, this position is also responsible for prevention services for this agency.
This position is open to candidates holding a substance abuse counselor license (PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, LIMHP, or LMHP in Nebraska). Candidates with a mental health license (PLMHP, LIMHP, LMHP) may provide a broader scope of mental health services.
Functions as an individual, family, and group substance abuse counselor. This may include but not be limited to substance abuse evaluations/assessments, treatment, and education. Provides consultation, education, and prevention services. Assists in the planning process, service delivery, and evaluation of the substance abuse program. Prepare reports as directed by the Clinical Director. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Will be part of the on-call weekend rotation schedule to provide 24/7 crisis coverage. Promotes agency awareness through outside resources. Completes paperwork as outlined in agency policies and procedures. Attend scheduled supervisory and clinical staff meetings. Meets expectations for monthly billable baseline. Assists in quality assurance. Facilitates outpatient groups 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.
Must hold one of the following licenses: PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, LIMHP, or LMHP (In Nebraska). Must be licensed as a substance abuse counselor by the Nebraska Department of Health.
Experience and training in treating substance use disorders. Proficient in conducting substance use assessments.
Candidates must hold a valid substance abuse counselor license from the Nebraska Department of Health, specifically one of PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, or LMHP, and maintain it without disciplinary action. Required abilities include knowledge of counseling theory, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to form therapeutic relationships.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Nebraska are often competitive because employers typically seek candidates with a master’s degree, an active, unrestricted LIMHP license, and experience using EHR systems such as Athena RMS. This category can draw steady demand from clinics, hospitals, and community providers, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and highlight post-master’s behavioral health experience in your resume.
