Psychotherapist
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About the job
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Nebraska Medicine is seeking Psychotherapists for our Intensive Outpatient Program!
Position Highlights
Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Psychotherapist. This role will be working with our adult population and providing mental health therapy in ambulatory setting.
The Psychotherapist will provide therapeutic services within the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Addictions, including facilitating group therapy, conducting individual psychotherapy sessions, and completing diagnostic evaluations. This role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of psychotherapists, physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to support comprehensive, patient-centered care and promote recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.
Those with experience in substance abuse disorder is highly preferred.
(also known as: Licensed Therapist –Mental Health, LMHP, or LIMHP)
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!
Shift
- Salaried/Exempt position
- Full time and Benefit Eligible position -- 1.0 FTE (80 hours in a pay period)
- Working 4 or 5 days per week
- Hybrid schedule
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.
- Dignity and Respect: We value all 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!
Duties: Psychotherapist
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: Psychotherapist
- 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
Preferred Qualifications: Psychotherapist
- Two years of professional therapy/counseling and mental health experience preferred {including substance use disorders}.
Recruiter Contact
Breanna Hutchinson
brhutchinson@nebraskamed.com
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.
From Nebraska Medicine's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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