About this opportunity
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services lists this Licensed Mental Health Practitioner-Lincoln-YRTC opportunity in lincoln, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is looking for passionate Licensed Mental Health Practitioners to join our Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Lincoln. Here, you’ll work directly with high-acuity youth—helping them heal, grow, and build the skills they need for a brighter future. Your expertise will fuel our therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic approach to care.
We are hiring for the Licensed Mental Health Practitioner-Lincoln-YRTC role at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
Who You Are
A Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska (or license-eligible — we’ll support you!)
Passionate about youth rehabilitation and trauma-informed care
A team player with strong communication and clinical skills
Driven to make a difference through empathy, leadership, and resilience
Questions? Contact Anny Friedrichsen, Talent Acquisition Partner, at or
Job Duties
Assess mental/behavioral health needs and provide treatment interventions and monitoring of response and progress
Develop treatment plans
Provide consultative services to treatment team and collaborate with probation and other service providers
Provide Individual, group and family therapy to youth
Provide ACRA substance abuse programming
Respond to crisis situations and assist with de-escalation process
Complete all required documentation
Responsible for mental health needs of youth on campus
Participate in on-call rotation
Qualifications / Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Behavioral Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska.
Behavioral Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.
Behavioral Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Nebraska Provisional License as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Behavioral Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statues , , and 38-316.
Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Compensation
Pay Rates (based On License Level)
LMHP I: $26.547/hr
LMHP II: $31.143/hr
LMHP/PLADC III: $33.478/hr
LMHP/LADC or LIMHP IV: $35.989/hr
Facility Differential: $3/hour for all hours worked
What We Offer You
We care for our team so you can care for our youth.
156% state-matched retirement — one of the best in the country
13 paid holidays + generous leave that starts immediately
Medical, dental and vision insurance
$20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
Tuition reimbursement & professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-life balance culture
Meaningful, mission-driven work
Fun, supportive teammates
Job security in public service
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement: The State of Nebraska values our teammates and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Location: Lincoln, NE
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Worksite address
lincoln, NE, 68511, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.