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Better Living Foster Care & Family Services

Mental Health Therapist

Better Living Foster Care & Family Services, Columbus, Nebraska, us, 68602

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Better Living is committed to providing a positive work environment, career advancement opportunities, and loyalty. We work to give hope and guidance to children and families within the child welfare system throughout Nebraska.

Employer Paid Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Student loan Repayment Program

CEU Training

Retirement Contribution

Vacation

Sick Leave

401K Matching

Holidays

Hiring Bonus

Non-Employer Paid Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Responsibilities Mental Health Therapists facilitate practice experiences in individual, conjoint and family sessions related to the Area of Family Functioning concern, assess barriers to engagement and facilitate motivation, guide the family in practicing the changes needed most, and identify family trauma and symptomology. Applicants have the ability to obtain or currently possess a Nebraska LCSW, PLMHP/PLIMHP or hold a LMHP/LIMHP license. This position reports to the IFP Clinical Supervisor.

Education/Certification Requirements

Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Hold or be eligible to hold a Mental Health Practitioner's License from the state of Nebraska (provisional)

Experience Requirements

1 to 2 years of experience in direct therapy practices (preferred)

Skills/Qualifications

Substance Abuse Counseling

Psychosocial Therapy

Listening and Excellent Verbal Communication

Conflict Resolution

Mental Health

Legal Compliance

Interviewing Skills

Building Relationships/Rapport

Teamwork

Knowledge about human mental development

Effective oral and written communication skills

Computer skills and solid use of Microsoft Word and other software

Demonstrates understanding and empathy for the needs of others

Job Types Full-time, Part-time

Schedule

Day and Evening hours (required)

Weekend availability (required)

Holidays

Work LocationIn-home services - multiple locations Pay $35 - $38 an hour depending on level of licensure

$35 an hour for PLMHP

$38 an hour for LMHP

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