Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Schedule: On an as needed basis. Open to afternoon and evening coverage (1p-8p).

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

The skills set we are seeking from our Mental Health Practitioner includes crisis assessment that focuses on first session stabilization, provision of initial intervention skills, and brief treatment planning. The follow-up care or bridge care will be brief evidence-based solution focused strategies that match the patients presenting issue(s) with the patients/families capacity to implement. Specific modalities might include CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, and parent training. It will be essential that successful candidates are trauma care informed.

A Brief Overview

Provides quality psychotherapy and education to children, families and adults in the appropriate specialty/departmental needs. Diagnose and treat patients independently. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or related field Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a licensed mental health practitioner in a child or adolescent environment preferred
• Experience in outpatient mental health setting preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological principles, child and adolescent development, inter-relational dynamics, individual and group behavior, and behavior modification techniques.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and other clinical professionals to gather and exchange patient information.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail of work time when providing therapy, observing patient response, scoring tests, and documenting patient progress.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in providing age-appropriate care to children, adolescents, adults and families.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current and valid Independent Mental Health Practitioner Nebraska license or state of Nebraska eligible Required
• Non-Violent Intervention training Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.