Mental Health Therapist

Job description

Valley County Health System has an exciting opportunity available for a full-time Mental Health Therapist to join our professional and dedicated team. This position will work 40 hours per week. No call & no weekends!
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for conducting psychotherapy, family sessions, group therapy sessions and psycho -educational group sessions in an outpatient setting. The Mental Health Therapist provides and documents patient and family education while carrying out the directions of the coordinator and complying with standards and regulations.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology
• Current Master’s level of Social Work or a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.
• Field placement or one year experience working with Adult Psychiatric or Gero-Psychiatric patients is preferred
• Experience with elderly clients in medical work or case management setting preferred
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills