Are you looking for a rewarding job, one in which you can stabilize families who are in the child welfare system? Are you a gifted individual who can help families in crisis? Are you motivated by solid outcomes resulting from your guidance and skills? If so, then Better Living is the place for you!

Better Living provides a competitive compensation and a benefit package including the following Employer Paid Benefits creating an actual hourly rate of $38.97 with your base starting wage. Added possible benefits of incentive bonuses and referral bonuses.

• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student loan Repayment Program - progressive with years of service starting at $600 annually
• CEU Training
• Retirement Contribution
• Vacation
• Sick
• Holidays
• Hiring Bonus
• Phone Stipend

Mental Health Therapists - Facilitate practice experiences in individual, conjoint and family sessions related to the Area of Family Functioning concern. Assess barriers to engagement and facilitate motivation. Guide the family in practicing the changes needed most. Identify family trauma and symptomology. Applicant has the ability to obtain or currently possess a Nebraska LCSW, PLMHP/PLIMHP or holds a LMHP/LIMHP license. This position reports to the IFP Clinical Supervisor.

$2,000 HIRING BONUS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AFTER 1 YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT

Compensation: Salary Range $31 - $35 an hour depending on level of licensure

• $31 an hour for PLMHP
• $33 an hour for LMHP

Full-Time Benefits: holiday pay, PTO, health insurance, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD, mileage and phone reimbursement, 401k plan (eligible after one year of employment) and Student Loan repayment program (up to $200/month). Benefit package equates to over $12,000 a year.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Hold or be eligible to hold a Mental Health Practitioner's License from the state of Nebraska. (provisional)

Experience Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years experience in direct therapy practices preferred

Skills/Qualifications including but not limited to:

• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Psychosocial Therapy
• Listening and Excellent Verbal Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Mental Health
• Legal Compliance
• Interviewing Skills
• Building Relationships / Rapport
• Teamwork

Additional Expectations:

• Willingness to travel to clients' homes in Southeast Service Area (SESA) and/or Northern Service Area (NSA) of Nebraska
• Acceptance of hourly wage and mileage reimbursement
• Knowledge about human mental development
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills and solid use of Microsoft Word and other software
• Demonstrates understanding and empathy for the needs of others
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Evidence of willingness to advance Better Living Counseling Services, Inc. priorities and goals.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Office Locations: Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, Columbus, Beatrice

COVID-19 Considerations:
BLCS strives to ensure the safety of staff and families served. All employees are provided with proper PPE and training.

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