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Looking for a therapy position that values work-life balance, clinical autonomy, and long-term career satisfaction? At Mertens Counseling, we've intentionally designed this role so therapists can focus on providing exceptional care while our team handles scheduling, billing, credentialing, marketing, and office operations. What You'll Love About This Position ✔ Competitive salary of $65,000-$85,000 , based on licensure, experience, and qualifications ✔ Performance-based quarterly bonus opportunities ✔ Four-day client schedule (Monday-Thursday) ✔ Friday morning paid administrative time from home ✔ Approximately 24 attended client sessions per week ✔ No evenings or weekends expected ✔ AI-assisted documentation tools to reduce paperwork ✔ Administrative support for scheduling, billing, credentialing, and office operations ✔ Marketing support to help build and maintain your caseload ✔ Health insurance stipend ✔ Paid Time Off ✔ CEU reimbursement ✔

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with 3% employer match About the Role This is a full-time W-2 position designed around sustainability rather than a traditional 40-hour clinical schedule. Therapists provide client care Monday through Thursday, with Friday mornings reserved for paid documentation, treatment planning, and administrative responsibilities completed from home. The salary for this position is based on maintaining approximately 24 attended client sessions per week, with approximately 28 scheduled appointments weekly to account for normal cancellations and no-shows. We believe great therapists do their best work when they are trusted—not micromanaged. You'll have the clinical autonomy to provide individualized, ethical care while receiving the administrative support needed to thrive. Responsibilities Provide evidence-based outpatient individual therapy Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Develop and maintain a consistent client caseload Collaborate with colleagues as needed Uphold ethical and professional standards of practice Minimum Qualifications Active Nebraska LMHP or LIMHP license (or eligibility to obtain Nebraska licensure) Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another qualifying mental health field Ability to provide outpatient individual therapy Strong documentation and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications Outpatient therapy experience Experience treating trauma, anxiety, depression, or related concerns EMDRIA-approved EMDR training, or interest in pursuing EMDR training (training support available) Experience working independently while collaborating within a supportive team Why Mertens Counseling? We believe therapists provide their best care when they feel supported, respected, and trusted. Our practice is intentionally built around healthy boundaries, sustainable caseloads, and allowing clinicians to focus on therapy rather than administrative tasks. If you're looking for a workplace where you can continue growing professionally while maintaining a fulfilling life outside of work, we'd love to meet you. For more information about Mertens Counseling, please visit www.mertenscounseling.com or email admin@mertenscounseling.com.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Application Question(s): How many years of outpatient therapy experience do you have? Are you available to provide client sessions Monday through Thursday with a Friday morning administrative block? This position includes an average expectation of approximately 24 attended client sessions per week. Are you comfortable with this caseload expectation? Have you completed an EMDRIA approved EMDR training or interested in pursuing EMDR training? What populations do you most enjoy working with?

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

Nebraska LIMHP or LMHP license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Kearney, NE 68847 (Required)

Work Location:

In person