Chemical Use Program Therapist

Empower Youth. Restore Hope. Transform Futures. - Become a Chemical Use Therapist in Omaha, NE!

Join Boys Town and make a lasting impact on adolescents and families facing challenges with alcohol and drug use. As a Chemical 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.

Physical & Safety Requirements:
* Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Be the difference when it matters most. Apply today and start making a difference!

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families.Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally and inside conditions frequently. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.