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Outpatient Therapist

South Central Behavioral Services
Kearney, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2027

Outpatient Therapist – Kearney

Position Overview

South Central Behavioral Services is seeking a full-time Outpatient Therapist for our Kearney office. We provide comprehensive Mental Health, Substance Use, and co-occurring services for adults, youth, and adolescents. In this role, you will conduct mental health and substance use assessments, provide individual and family therapy, and facilitate group therapy sessions. As a vital member of our treatment team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including probation, drug court, DHHS, and other agencies involved in client care.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 with additional bonuses based on productivity and performance. We also offer a $5,000 hiring bonus after six months of employment. Our Student Loan Repayment program is available to support your financial goals. Required licensure includes PLMHP, LMHP, or LIMHP, and additional substance use certification is preferred, given our focus on co-occurring services. We provide internal clinical supervision for licensure.

Our agency offers a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid health, dental, and life insurance, along with paid training opportunities and support for licensure.

If you’re interested in joining our team, please apply using the link provided or you can go directly to our website at www.scbsne.com/careers . For further information, feel free to call us at 308-237-5951. Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us

South Central Behavioral Services is a Community Behavioral Health agency dedicated to providing mental health and substance use services to individuals and families, including foster care services. Since 1992, we have embraced a self-directed work team (SDWT) management style, fostering collaboration and minimizing micromanagement. Our teams value employee input and actively work towards resolving workplace conflicts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you currently hold a Nebraska counseling license or are you in the process of obtaining a license?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000

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