Mental Health Practitioner - Community Counseling

• 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: A licensed clinical professional responsible for providing comprehensive mental health services, primarily in a school setting, but potentially in an clinical office setting as well.
• 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.
• Collaborating with school site staff is an extremely important aspect with this position.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions 1. Provide counseling services to individuals and families through various communication methods (e.g., in-person, telehealth, etc.). Accurately assess client needs and strengths. Develop, update and review client goals and desired outcomes. Implement counseling modalities in a culturally competent and compassionate manner. Tailor services to the client, providing the best possible outcome. Refer clients to specialized or long-term care as necessary. 2. Maintain appropriate documentation to include all client contact and notes in the electronic medical records system in a timely and accurate manner. 3. Maintain acceptable satisfaction rate on all clinical services as measured by Satisfaction Surveys. 4. Maintain acceptable productivity standards. 5. Work within a multidisciplinary setting and collaborate with external parties as appropriate to coordinate care and address behavioral concerns/referrals. 6. Maintain professional and consistent communication with Supervisor/Manager on cases, client care and ideas for improvement in efficiency and efficacy of the program. 7. Provisionally licensed counselors must participate in ongoing, regular one-on-one supervision as required by the State. 8. Provide critical incident/crisis intervention as requested. 9. Maintain a working knowledge of local community referral resources and make appropriate, cost-effective referrals as warranted. 10. Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and continuing education. 11. Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with both internal and external customers. 12. Follow and comply with all professional, ethical, safety, and compliance standards, rules and regulations. 13. Attend and support events and activities to increase awareness of the program. 14. Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full time.
• Flexible day schedule at school site: 7:00am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Community site would include early evening hours.

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. License/Certifications Nebraska Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) or Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) required, LIMHP 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. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the 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. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.