Mental Health Clinician II
City of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE, USA
Posted on Apr 2, 2026
Job Posting Information
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Mental Health Clinician II (Crisis Center)
Join our Mental Health Crisis Center team and provide critical, client-centered care using a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches.
What You’ll Do- Facilitate evidenced-based clinical, psycho-educational & recreational groups on the unit milieu
- Deliver cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing mental health and substance use concerns
- Support Crisis Center programming and daily unit activities
- Provide 1:1 crisis counseling, consultation, treatment recommendations, and assist with discharge planning
- Conduct post-discharge follow-up with clients and community partners
- Collaborate in multidisciplinary team and committee meetings to ensure coordinated care
- Strong clinical skills in behavioral health and crisis intervention
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Additionally, a LADC or provisional preferred
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, sociology or related field supplemented by a Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or related field plus five years of experience as a Mental Health Clinician I or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills is required.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMPH) credential.
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week.