Mental Health Jobs in Nebraska

• Develop, facilitate and implement psychoeducational and mental health therapy groups for youth
• Provide individual and family therapy
• Assess client to determine needed level of care.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plan including specified structure, goals, and objectives.
• Continuously review and re-evaluate clients’ needs for symptoms and behaviors and adjust treatment plan accordingly.
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
• Guide clients (individuals or groups) in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems by using behavior health interventions with clients.
• Maintain regular communication with the parents/guardians of clients.
• Maintain regular communication with school personnel, including meeting with the school counselors, school psychiatrist, principal, or designated staff as assigned.
• Provide mental health crisis intervention as needed.
• Refer to other Completely KIDS programs as needed or appropriate.
• Follow health and safety guidelines established by the agency.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and clean work environment.
• Observe and consult on behavior plans/strategies for agency youth as requested.
• Refer clients to ongoing services as needed.

• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork as required including all required consent forms.
• Maintain data accuracy including data maintenance and entry into appropriate databases in accordance with agency standards.
• Keep all client names and information and other agency business confidential.
• Attend and participate in agency and community training opportunities and meetings as requested.
• Ensure compliance of agency guidelines and grant/partnership requirements.
• Complete all agency and grant reports on time and at 100% accuracy.
• Understand and follow Completely KIDS’ policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow up on all written and verbal communications within 24 hours.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.

• Meet with supervisor as required.
• Discuss treatment strategy and client progress with Supervisor as required.
• Continue personal and professional growth and development through reading, research, workshops, seminars and other strategies which will broaden knowledge on therapeutic approaches and techniques and support the maintenance of the mental health practitioner’s license.

• The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Therefore, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Reliable attendance/punctuality is an on-going essential job function.

• Ability to communicate well with a variety of people including excellent written and interpersonal skills necessary for achieving goals and resolving conflicts Good judgment and problem solving skills
• Assertive
• Sensitive towards student/family issues
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to set and meet goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and self-starting skills.

• Knowledge of Completely KIDS mission, values, vision, and ethical standards.
• Knowledge Completely KIDS company requirements including but not limited to the Employee Handbook and all organization-wide policies for compliance and compliance procedures affecting specific duties and responsibilities.

• 2-3 years of direct service experience working with at-risk youth and families preferred
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance that meets agency requirements
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Active involvement in community organizations or coalitions preferred

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Family Therapy from an accredited college or university required.

• PLMHP License required

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