CHI Health Good Samaritan·Kearney, Nebraska
Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to help patients achieve defined treatment goals. Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with the care team and external agencies to meet patient needs.
Where You’ll Work Established by the Sisters of the St.
Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb.
At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service.
Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Program Therapist, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will be providing psychosocial and diagnostic assessment, conducting psychotherapeutic sessions with patients, reviewing cases in peer supervision, collaborating with consultingphysician and treatment team in the formation of treatment plans and discharge plans.To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.
Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
Conduct therapy sessions with patient by doing individual, group and significant other counseling and education to assist these individuals in achieving defined treatment goals Reviews cases to assure quality of care and constantly seeks ways to improve internal and external customer satisfaction Collaborate with consulting physician and treatment team in the formation of comprehensive treatment plans and discharge plans Completes assessments, progress notes, group notes and treatment plan updates in accordance with chartingpolicy and procedures Job Requirements Master’s Degree, Mental Health Counseling or Social Work Must have an active license in state of practice - NE: PLMHP, LMHP, or LIMHP BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Requires a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work and a valid NE license (PLMHP, LMHP, or LIMHP). BLS certification is also required.
Market context
In Nebraska, inpatient therapist roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals and behavioral health units need licensed clinicians who can support acute care patients and coordinate discharge planning. These roles are competitive for candidates with a master’s degree, a valid PLMHP, LMHP, or LIMHP, and BLS certification, since employers often look for both clinical readiness and licensure fit. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and inpatient experience before applying.