Mental Health Practitioner - Urgent Care - Kearney (LIMHP)

$10,000 hiring bonus and relocation bonus for qualified candidates!

Schedule :  Full Time, 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.

The position offers an annual salary range of $66,476 to $86,424,, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. In addition, a comprehensive total rewards and benefits package is provided. Final compensation may exceed the stated range for candidates with extensive work experience.

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

Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

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.