Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist -Grand Island, NE

Provides psychotherapy and other clinical services to children and families in the Behavioral Health Clinic.

Major responsibilities & duties

• Provides clinical services to children and families for outpatient behavioral health services.
• Provides psychotherapy to children and families which includes but is not limited to clinical assessments, individual, group and family therapy.
• Provides psychological assessments and treatment for youth referred to the behavioral health clinic.
• Conducts psychotherapy sessions utilizing appropriate interventions generally based on a cognitive behavioral theory.
• Provides therapy notes, treatment plans, and other documentation in accordance with client record protocols.
• Provides documentation for third party payment.

• Provides supervision, consultation and data analysis to boys town staff.
• Provides training in various psychological topics for clinic staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Actively participates in clinical and peer supervision to ensure quality of care and professional performance standards.
• May assist in the supervision of interns in the boys town's internship in professional psychology program.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of behavior change theories and their application.
• Knowledge of industry standards, technologies, and trends.
• Ability to collect, synthesize, and analyze data relating to evaluation/Treatment plans.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field from a fully accredited university and 2 years of related experience required.
• Experience providing adolescents and family therapy as well as experience in an outpatient setting and conducting intakes required.
• Licensed mental health professional in the state in which practicing required.

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At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.