Behavioral Health Practitioner II (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location:
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14750

Department:
MMI ICASD DX Diagnostic Clinic 50000693

Business Unit:
Munroe-Meyer Institute

Reg-Temp:
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule:
Monday Friday 8:00AM 5:00PM; Hours May Vary; Some evening coverage

Remote/Telecommuting:
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary:
POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY

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.

Position Details:
Additional Information

Posting Category:
Healthcare

Working Title:
Behavioral Health Practitioner II (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

Job Title:
Mental Health Pracitioner L2

Salary Grade :
HC23S

Appointment Type:
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range:
$60,800 - $91,200/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date:
05/12/2026

Application Review Date:
05/19/2026

Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education:
Master's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major):
Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or School Psychology, or related field.

Required Experience:
2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience conducting standardized assessments with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in a professional setting.

Required License:
Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?:
LMHP , LIMHP

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
2. Ability to administer and score standardized assessments.
3. Ability to conduct structured and semi-structured clinical interviews.
5. Knowledge of behavioral and cognitive behavioral methods of intervention.
5. Ability to implement manualized and individually designed treatment protocols.
6. Ability to modify manualized and individually designed treatment protocols as needed to ensure appropriate patient outcomes.
7. Ability to demonstrate professional behavior by adhering to departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and assuming authority appropriately.
8. Must pursue education or training necessary to perform at the level of competence required to incorporate the hardware, software, technologies, and ideas relevant to specific job responsibilities.
9. Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and manage competing priorities.
10. Ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic.
11. Ability to recognize the need for additional supervision as needed.
12. Ability to recognize the need for additional supervision of others.
13. Ability to manage staff by providing positive and corrective feedback on an ongoing basis.

Preferred Education:
Relevant coursework/specialized training

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Ed.S. in School Psychology

Preferred Experience:
Experience administering and scoring the ADOS -2.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Microsoft forms, Redcap, EPIC, Canvas

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience implementing behavioral therapy (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) and evidence-based manualized programs (e.g., social skills, executive functioning) for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.

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