Behavioral Health Practitioner II (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

Requisition Details

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
$57,000 - $85,500/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)


Master's 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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