Agency Clinician (LIMHP/Licensed Psychologist/BCBA)

Lincoln and Southeast Nebraska | Full-Time 

ABLED is seeking a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), Licensed Psychologist, or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as an Agency Clinician providing consultative behavioral health services.

Why This Role is Different 

At ABLED, you'll focus on what you do best: conducting thorough functional behavior assessments and creating high-quality behavior support plans that make a real difference. Your clinical work doesn't end when you submit the paperwork—you'll ensure your plans are implemented correctly by training staff to apply your recommendations with confidence and consistency. 

What This Offers You: 

  • Meaningful Clinical Work: Conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments, develop evidence-based behavior support plans, and see your clinical recommendations put into practice effectively. 

  • Continuity of Care: Maintain ongoing responsibility for the individuals you support, building familiarity with their needs and tracking their progress over time. 

  • Implementation Support: Collaborate with ABLED’s administrative team to ensure staff are trained on your behavior support plans and that your clinical recommendations are put into practice effectively.  

  • Professional Autonomy: Navigate DHHS compliance requirements while developing your own systems for managing assessments, tracking deadlines, and maintaining documentation quality.  

 

This role is ideal for someone who: 

  • Wants to serve individuals with I/DD who often face barriers to quality behavioral health services 

  • Enjoys the assessment process and writing clear, actionable behavior support plans 

  • Takes pride in producing thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation 

  • Values accountability and follows through on commitments 

  • Wants to ensure their clinical work is implemented effectively, not just filed away 

  • Appreciates structure, clear expectations, and organized systems 

 

Essential Responsibilities 

Clinical Assessment & Documentation (Primary Focus) 

  • Conduct in-person evaluations and observations with individuals 

  • Complete comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and Safety Plans according to DHHS schedules and deadlines 

  • Use ABA principles including function-based assessment and data-informed decision-making 

  • Maintain organized documentation systems with consistent review cycles 

  • Track multiple assessment timelines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks 

  • Ensure all clinical work meets DHHS standards and is billable 

 

DHHS Coordination & Compliance 

  • Work closely with DHHS Clinical Team to determine, meet, and document supervision and support requirements for billable Consultative Assessment Services 

  • Attend all required annual and semi-annual meetings prepared with current documentation 

  • Complete exception funding requests with supporting documentation 

 

Crisis Support  

  • Provide on-call crisis support for your assigned caseload, offering de-escalation guidance by phone or in person when necessary 

  • Develop proactive crisis prevention strategies through comprehensive safety planning and staff preparedness 

  • Monitor crisis data to identify patterns and refine prevention strategies 

 

Implementation Support & Training 

  • Train direct support staff on how to implement the behavior support plans and safety plans you've created 

  • Offer follow-up support to ensure consistent implementation across shifts and settings 

 

Required Qualifications 

Licensure 

  • Valid license as LIMHP (Nebraska) or Licensed Psychologist, or certification as Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), with ability to practice in Nebraska

 

Essential Skills 

  • Compassion and patience: builds rapport with individuals with I/DD and approaches assessments with empathy and respect  

  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously 

  • Strong follow-through: proven track record of meeting regulatory deadlines consistently 

  • Reliability and accountability: takes ownership and delivers on commitments 

  • Systems-oriented thinking: creates and maintains processes that ensure nothing is missed 

  • Collaborative and adaptable: works effectively within a growing organization and values input from colleagues and leadership 

 

Preferred Experience  

  • Experience completing Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Support Plans 

  • Familiarity with fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 

  • Experience working with individuals with I/DD 

  • Crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation skills 

  • Experience training or supervising staff is a plus 

 

Compensation and Benefits 

  • Starting salary of $84,000 annually, with a compensation review between 3-6 months post-hire based on performance and operational needs 

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 

  • 401(k) retirement plan 

  • Health insurance 

  • Potential for reimbursement of professional liability insurance 

  • Potential for reimbursement of continuing education credit costs 

  • Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from an experienced LIMHP 

  • Administrative support: DHHS billing handled for you 

About ABLED's Mission 

ABLED's mission is to glorify Jesus Christ by cultivating an environment where individuals of all abilities flourish in freedom and belonging. We are guided by Faith-Driven service rooted in compassion and dignity, Freedom-Centered support that prioritizes choice and self-direction, and a Family-Oriented approach that treats every individual with the care we would want for our own loved ones. We approach care holistically, recognizing that true flourishing includes physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. 

To Apply 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to cheryl@abledinc.com. In your cover letter, please describe your approach to managing clinical documentation and ensuring your clinical work is implemented effectively. 

Equal Opportunity Employment 

ABLED is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.