Bilingual Behavioral Health Specialist

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Are you a compassionate, mission-driven Behavioral Health Specialist looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can truly make an impact?

The Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) is actively recruiting a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Grand Island, Nebraska, where you will provide high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care for all. Utilizing an integrated care approach, our providers work collaboratively to address all aspects of patients’ health and believe that exceptional, compassionate care should be accessible and affordable for all.

Medical, dental, behavioral health, and outreach services are coordinated to ensure well-rounded, comprehensive care.

• Mission-Driven Work – Be part of an organization that prioritizes accessible, affordable healthcare for all
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule and generous PTO
• Loan Repayment – Potential to qualify for student loan repayment programs
• Competitive Compensation – Compensation starting at $60k - $72k (depending on level of licensure and experience) and a comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive Team – Work with experienced providers, dedicated support staff, and an integrated care team where helping others is at the heart of everything we do

• Provide supportive 15–30-minute behavioral health services to primary care providers (PCPs) and their patients (warm hand-offs), partnering with the PCP in improving the overall health of the patient
• Provide 30–60-minute behavioral health services to patients that can include complete history, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral within or outside the health center
• Conduct and facilitate support and treatment groups with patients of any age
• Refer those cases that require support (e.g., social work, WIC) or specialist services (e.g., psychiatry, inpatient treatment), but maintain responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided
• Ensure all documentation meets ethical and legal standards for every encounter with a patient
• Use the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for patient records, visit notes, billing etc. so that consistent data management can be maintained
• Participate in health promotion and disease prevention activities

• Master’s Degree from an accredited training program; MA or MS in a clinical mental health program
• License or license-eligible to practice in the State of Nebraska, LIMHP preferred but LMHP or PLMHP are acceptable
• Comfort and experience working with patients across the life cycle
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices
• Demonstrated professional commitment to providing services to medically under-served individuals in a public health setting
• Ability to foster strong patient-provider relationships
• Bilingual English – Spanish highly preferred
• Live and work in a friendly community conveniently located in the heart of Nebraska
• Community features: access to parks, river and lake recreation, wildlife and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping; entertainment offerings including horse races, a casino, concerts, and family-friendly events; vibrant shopping, dining, and cultural experiences in historic downtown; excellent schools

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a mission-driven Behavioral Health Specialist looking for a fulfilling career in public health where you will impact lives while enjoying work-life balance, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Becca Usher at bmu /  for more information and a confidential conversation.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Health and Human Services