Empower Youth. Restore Hope. Transform Futures. – Become a Mental Health Therapist-Substance Use Therapist in Omaha, NE!
This position is eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Bonus!
Join Boys Town and make a lasting impact on adolescents and families facing challenges with alcohol and drug use. As a Substance Use Therapist, you’ll provide comprehensive assessments, individual and family psychotherapy, and lead specialized group treatment—all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to changing lives.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Affordable coverage, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match – Up to 6% of your salary, fully vested after 5 years
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays – Start accruing immediately
• Tuition Assistance – Advance your career with educational support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free confidential support
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability – Company-paid coverage
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Complete comprehensive chemical use and mental health assessments for adolescents
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with diagnosis and clinical criteria
• Collaborate with courts, families, and multidisciplinary team members
• Lead chemical use groups and determine appropriate curricula
• Provide education and prevention programming to the community
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in supervision and quality improvement
Who We’re Looking For:
• M.A. or M.S. in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adolescents and families required.
• Licensed mental health practitioner in the state of Nebraska (LMHP) required.
• Licensed or provisionally licensed alcohol and drug counselor in the state of Nebraska (LADC or PLADC) or willingness to attain provisional status within 12 months of employment required.
• Licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Registered Provider Status in the State of Nebraska preferred.
Oversee operations and staff of the Behavioral Health Clinic in Grand Island, Nebraska!
Find your career as a psychologist at Boys Town. We are a national organization with an international reputation and a supportive / people oriented / family focused culture. Boys Town offers psychologists an exceptional work environment that encourages professional collegiality, evidenced based treatment for children and families, development of clinical expertise/interests and excellence in all we do.
Boys Town offers psychologists the opportunity to have it all:
Direct clinical service delivery, Mentoring future psychologists Professional growth and development opportunities Flexible schedulingBoys Town provides highly competitive benefits for psychologists that include:
$20,000 Hiring Bonus Highly Competitive Salary Additional Variable Compensation Opportunities Excellent Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation in your first year, flexible scheduling, remote work opportunities, excellent healthcare, additional sick pay Relocation Assistance Licensure Renewal Paid Support for Professional Development Professional Assistance with Student Loan ForgivenessBoys Town’s mission is to improve the lives of children and their families. Consider becoming a part of Boys Town today.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, school, and/or counseling psychology. Must have completed an APA approved internship or equivalent. Proficiency in diagnosing and treating a wide range of clinical concerns and diagnoses such as disruptive behavior problems, ADHD, oppositional and defiant behavior, sleep disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and fears, motor habits, academic problems and ASDs. Must be a licensed (or licensable) Psychologist, Counselor, or Mental Health Practitioner in the state in which practicing. Employment Type: Full Time 