LIMHP Bridge Care Therapist - Outpatient at Children's Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Skills, Brief Interventions, Communication, Collaboration, Child Development Knowledge, Trauma Knowledge, Family Systems Knowledge, Patient-Centered Care, Culturally Responsive Care, Organizational Skills, Time Management Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Schedule: Flexible with a preference for weekday evenings and daytime weekends (average 20 hours per week) At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview The LIMHP Bridge Care Therapist provides short-term, solution-focused therapy to pediatric patients and families awaiting ongoing outpatient or psychiatric care. This position bridges the gap between referral and long-term treatment, ensuring timely access, stabilization, and continuity of behavioral health services. The therapist collaborates closely with Behavioral Health Intake, Outpatient Therapy, and Psychiatry teams to promote patient safety, support transitions, and reduce wait times. Essential Functions Provide brief, evidence-based therapy (typically 1–8 sessions) focused on stabilization, coping, and connection to ongoing care. Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure timely documentation in alignment with clinical and regulatory standards. Ongoing monitoring and updating patient/family safety plans. Coordinate with Intake, Psychiatry, and community partners to ensure warm handoffs and continuity of care. Participate in case consultations, quality improvement, and outcome tracking to strengthen Bridge Care program effectiveness. Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and provider consultation as needed. Education Qualifications Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field Required Experience Qualifications 3 years experience as a licensed mental health practitioner in a child or adolescent environment Required and 3 years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families Preferred and 1 year in healthcare and/or behavioral health settings Preferred Skills and Abilities Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and brief interventions skills (High proficiency) Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines (High proficiency) Knowledge of child/adolescent development, trauma, and family systems (High proficiency) Commitment to patient-centered, equitable, and culturally responsive care (High proficiency) Effective organizational and time management skills (Medium proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner Upon Hire Required Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child! BHWC

Responsibilities

The LIMHP Bridge Care Therapist provides short-term, solution-focused therapy to pediatric patients and families awaiting ongoing care. This role ensures timely access, stabilization, and continuity of behavioral health services.