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Behavioral Health Practitioner II

University of Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE · 4 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

The Behavioral Health Practitioner II (BHP-II) will conduct comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, global developmental delay, intellectual disability). The BHP-II will also provide outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families, while coordinating with other professionals involved in treatment (such as physicians, care coordinators, psychologists, and other service providers) to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, the BHP-II will develop treatment goals and implement either manualized or individualized treatment protocols. Individualized treatment protocols will be developed by the BHP-II. This position will involve clinical supervision of clinical staff and trainees. This position will also aid faculty in scholarly endeavors, such as applied research and grant funded projects.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, global developmental delay, intellectual disability)
  • Provide outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families
  • Carefully coordinate with other professionals involved in treatment (such as physicians, care coordinators, psychologists, and other service providers) to ensure continuity of care
  • Develop treatment goals and implement either manualized or individualized treatment protocols
  • Develop individualized treatment protocols
  • Supervise clinical staff and trainees
  • Aid faculty in scholarly endeavors, such as applied research and grant funded projects

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a related field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling)
  • Current license/certification as a Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) or equivalent
  • Experience in conducting comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions
  • Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families
  • Experience coordinating with other professionals involved in treatment
  • Experience developing treatment goals and implementing treatment protocols
  • Experience supervising clinical staff and trainees
  • Experience aiding faculty in scholarly endeavors

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices in behavioral health

Skills

  • Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Strong clinical skills in treating autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work with diverse populations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Professional development opportunities

Pay

  • $50,000 - $60,000 annually

Schedule

  • Full-time, Monday through Friday
| Date Posted | June 9, 2026 | |---|---| | Requisition | 98278 | | Located In | Omaha, NE | | SOC Category | 21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |

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