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Psychiatric Social Worker OR Psychotherapist

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First Shift (United States of America)

Psychiatric Social Worker OR Psychotherapist

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Psychiatric Social Worker OR Psychotherapist. This role will be working with our adult population and providing mental health therapy in ambulatory setting. (Mental Health Social Worker, Licensed Therapist -Mental Health)

We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Details:

  • Salaried/Exempt position

  • Full time and Benefit Eligible position -- 1.0 FTE (80 hours in a pay period)

  • Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM ; no call ; no weekends

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Psychiatric Social Worker (Exempt)

Duties:

Assesses patients' psycho-social needs, diagnoses mental health conditions, and provides evidenced-based psychotherapy in collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team to reduce symptomatic behavior and facilitate adjustment to illness.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of one year of post-LMHP/LIMHP professional therapy/counseling and mental health care experience or a provisional license required.
  • Master of social work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited university required.
  • Organizational and communication skills required.
  • Experience with computers for access to patient information required.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) using a combination of Certified Master of Social Work (CMSW) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) required. OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) using a combination of Certified Master of Social Work (CMSW) and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two years of professional therapy/counseling and mental health care experience preferred.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) using a combination of Certified Master of Social Work (CMSW) and Licensed Independent Mental Health 1 Practitioner (LIMHP) preferred. Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) required.

Psychotherapist (Exempt)

Duties:

Provide evidence-based counseling services (e.g., evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment) to patients within the psychiatric ambulatory setting for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and/or facilitating adaptation to physical illness.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of one year of practicum experience required.
  • Master's degree from an accredited college in a human services program which provided preparation for profession counseling required.
  • Organizational and communication skills required.
  • Experience with computers for access to patient information required.
  • Licensure as a mental health practitioner in the State of Nebraska upon hire or PLMHP with LMPH obtained upon completion of 3000 hours of supervised practice required.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.



Date Posted April 16, 2026
Date Closes May 1, 2026
Requisition REQ-35997
Address Poynter Hall
Located In Omaha, NE
SOC Category 21-1023.00 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
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