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Behavioral Health Therapist I - Casual/PRN

Best Care·Omaha, Nebraska

Part Time·Hybrid·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessments, individualized treatment plans, and evidence-based psychotherapy. Manage mental health crises and maintain detailed clinical documentation for clients.

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 appreciation of cultural differences and social determinants of health and their impact on mental health.
  • Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
  • Ability to adhere to all state, federal and organizational regulatory and ethical standards.
  • Ability to prioritize self-care to avoid burnout and maintain professional effectiveness.
  • Ability to solicit and accept feedback for ongoing improvement and learning
  • Ability to work set hours for their specific position which may include early morning, and/or some evenings
  • Ability to travel occasionally between locations as needed
  • Ability to provide services via telehealth as needed.
  • Available for occasional on-call coverage as scheduled/necessary

Physical requirements

  • Weight Demands
  • Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity • Not necessary for the position (0%)

  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Lifting
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
  • Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Grasping
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Sitting
  • Speaking/talking
  • Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Hearing
  • Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards • Not Related

  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Best Care

Our mission is simple: improving the health of our communities by the way we care, educate and innovate. Formed in 1982 as the area’s first integrated health system, we set out to establish a level of care and quality that is second to none. Methodist Health System includes four...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Nebraska behavioral health roles stay competitive

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.

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