Job Application - Stephen Center, Inc.

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HERO Clinical Therapist

Stephen Center has served homeless and low-income individuals in Omaha since 1984 with the mission to partner with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty.  The Pettigrew Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing offerings provide safe and secure housing while individuals and families complete an assessment of permanent housing options. All Stephen Center residents have access to dual diagnosis support services via the HERO addiction/recovery program. 100% of Stephen Center shelter supportive housing participants are living in poverty.  Housing transition support identifies poverty barriers that may impact one’s ability to achieve or maintain permanent housing through case management, life skills, and behavioral health services. Stephen Center serves approximately 250 people daily in all programs.  

Purpose:

The Clinical Therapist serves a critical role within the HERO Program, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment services to individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. This position is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, facilitating individual and group psychotherapy, and delivering both clinical and psychoeducational programming on a daily basis. The therapist supports continuity of care across all levels of programming (STR, IOP, and OP) while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

Key Accountabilities:

Service Delivery & Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Conduct timely and accurate mental health and substance use assessments in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions, including daily clinical and psycho educational groups.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments, drug and alcohol evaluations, and chemical dependency evaluations in accordance with clinical, state, and program requirements, within the scope permitted by licensure.
• Maintain a mixed caseload while ensuring continuity of care across all program levels (STR, IOP, OP, Aftercare).
• Continuously assess client progress and adjust treatment interventions based on clinical need and team collaboration.
• Provide onsite crisis intervention and participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours client emergencies.
• Integrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches into all aspects of service delivery.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral sources and community partners to support coordinated care and program growth.
• Promote agency services through appropriate outreach, workshops, and community engagement opportunities.

• Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and clinical protocols while operating within scope of practice and ethical guidelines.

Documentation, Compliance & Accountability

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure all documentation meets agency, state, federal, payer, and CARF accreditation standards.
• Accurately document client progress, participation, and outcomes in a clear, objective, and professional manner.
• Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to ensure services are authorized, billable, properly coded, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Complete provider enrollment, reporting requirements, and required documentation to support reimbursement and compliance.
• Maintain required records for courts, external systems, and regulatory entities as applicable.

·         Document and participate in clinical supervision in alignment with licensure requirements, when applicable.

Professional Standards & Program Expectations

• Participate consistently in clinical supervision, interdisciplinary team meetings, and all required staff meetings.
• Actively participate in daily client rounds and safety checks, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to monitor client status, address risks, and support a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate closely with Case Managers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement timely, coordinated discharge plans that support continuity of care and successful client transitions.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, co-occurring treatment standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including trainings, workshops, and continuing education to support licensure and clinical growth.
• Uphold strict confidentiality standards and ensure secure handling of all client and agency information.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and consistency in all aspects of the role, including communication, decision-making, and follow-through.
• Maintain positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and community partners.
• Seek guidance appropriately in complex clinical situations and demonstrate sound judgment in prioritizing responsibilities.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment that supports positive client outcomes and program culture.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and fulfill all assigned duties in a timely and responsible manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and client care.

Position Requirements:

• Hold licensure in the State of Nebraska as a PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, LIMHP, or Licensed Social Worker; provisional licensure at minimum is required.
• Actively pursue and maintain appropriate licensure, supervision, and continuing education requirements in alignment with state regulations and scope of practice.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment recommendations for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, within the scope of licensure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to complete clear, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound clinical judgment, discretion, and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to effectively engage and support individuals from diverse backgrounds, while applying trauma-informed care principles in service delivery.
• Consistently perform duties in alignment with the mission, vision, organizational pillars, and core values of the Stephen Center, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for clients and staff by consistently demonstrating honesty, accountability, and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Standing – Periodically
• Sitting – Periodically
• Kneeling – Periodically
• Pushing/Pulling – Periodically