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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

McCook, NE

Hiring Rate:

$35.989

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020608 Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - WEC Detention Facility (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our team with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) at the WEC Detention Facility. In this vital role, you'll provide essential mental health counseling to a diverse population contributing directly to the safety of individuals in our care. If you're a licensed professional with a passion for helping others navigate complex behavioral and emotional challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
Meaningful public service - service with a purpose!
Numerous training and development opportunities

Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

LMHP: $31.143
LMHP/PLADC: $33.478
LMHP/LACD or LIMHP: $35.989

DUTIES:

Provide individual/group counseling and crisis intervention to detainees.
Complete written documentation for assigned detainees in a timely manner.
Consult with appropriate staff regarding detainee mental status and treatment progression. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
Assess risk for suicidal individuals.
Participate in the initial screening and orientation of new detainees.
When on-call for Mental Health, provide consultation and services to detainees outside of regular hours.
Other duties consistent with the role as assigned by the facility BHP supervisor(s).

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Behavioral Health Practitioner II : Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.

Behavioral Health Practitioner III : Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Nebraska Provisional License as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavioral Health Practitioner IV : State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Legal Requirements : Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Development, Psychology, Family Relations, Vocational Rehabilitation, Art Therapy, Divinity, Human Resources, Naturopathy, Mental Health or other field approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in order to become a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner AND 3000 hours of post-degree supervised counseling experience.

Other : Proof of licensure and transcripts required prior to scheduled interview. Successful completion of background check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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