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Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist
full-timeOmaha

Summary

Location

Omaha

Type

full-time

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About this role

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)

Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist

This position works in the Intensive Outpatient Program and the outpatient clinics, based on your clinical interests. The Intensive Outpatient Program serves up to 24 adult patients in an outpatient setting suffering from co-occurring disorders offering in-person and telehealth services. This position will work on a team led by an addiction psychiatrist and psychiatric providers, other clinical therapists, nurses, and care staff all with experience in the assessment and treatment of substance use and other mental health disorders.  Our Intensive Outpatient Program utilizes an Evidenced Based Curriculum, medication support, and individual and group mental health therapy.

Details 

  • Monday through Friday 8a-pm

  • Or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (4 ten hour shifts)

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!

If you have questions about applying, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at [email protected]

Psychiatric Social Worker

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: Psychiatric Social Worker

• Minimum of one year of professional therapy/counseling and mental health care experience. 
• PLMHP, LMHP, or LIMHP 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. 

Preferred Qualifications: Psychiatric Social Worker
• 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 Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) using a combination of Certified Master of Social Work (CMSW) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) preferred.

• Two years of professional therapy/counseling and mental health experience preferred {including substance use disorders}. 

Psychotherapist

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: 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 or PLMHP with LMPH obtained upon completion of 3000 hours of supervised practice required.

Preferred Qualifications: Psychotherapist

• Two years of professional therapy/counseling and mental health experience preferred {including substance use disorders}. 

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Psychotherapy,Mental Health Care,Assessment,Diagnosis,Communication Skills,Organizational Skills,Evidence-Based Therapy,Substance Use Disorders

About Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine, the region’s leading academic health network, serves the Omaha metro and beyond. It offers access to more than 1,400 physicians and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics.

The network's commitment to "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is upheld by more than 10,000 dedicated employees, and is evident in its two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, which provide over 800 licensed beds.

Nebraska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s Hospital Review and Forbes.

Together with its research and education partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Nebraska Medicine strives to transform lives and foster a healthy future for all through top-tier educational programs, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1869

What you'll do

  • The Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist assesses patients' psycho-social needs and provides evidence-based psychotherapy in collaboration with a healthcare team. The role involves working with adult patients suffering from co-occurring disorders in both individual and group settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist do at Nebraska Medicine?

As a Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist at Nebraska Medicine, you will: the Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist assesses patients' psycho-social needs and provides evidence-based psychotherapy in collaboration with a healthcare team. The role involves working with adult patients suffering from co-occurring disorders in both individual and group settings..

Why join Nebraska Medicine as a Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist?

Nebraska Medicine is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist position at Nebraska Medicine remote?

The Psychiatric Social Worker or Psychotherapist position at Nebraska Medicine is based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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