Clinical Social Worker-Norfolk Regional Center

About the role

The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health and sex offender treatment for individuals. We aim to give hope and possibilities for a future without more offenses. Our vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training. We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety. We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans. We are looking for someone to be part of our team as a Certified Master Social Worker. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team working with adult patients with mental illness, including those that have sexually offended at the Norfolk Regional Center. Please contact Anny Friedrichsen, Talent Acquisition Partner for DHHS, at 402-853-4914 if you have any questions or want more information about the available career opportunities. Why You'll Love Working Here: Monday-Friday daytime hours - No nights or weekends! Ongoing opportunities for career advancement and continuing education Collaborative team environment focused on patient success and public safety The opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans Job Duties: Performs Master's level professional social work. Provides individual and group therapy. Determines clients' needs and provides complex therapeutic services; serves as a member on interdisciplinary teams to participate in treatment planning development. Serves as a liaison to the community as clients' needs warrant. Initiates and implements discharge planning; and manages a caseload of approximately 20 patients. Communicates through written reports to Mental Health Boards and Courts as needed. The Master Social Worker provides clinical guidance to social workers, direct staff, practicum students, and/or volunteers. In addition, the candidate completes psychosocial assessments upon admission and annually. Will serve as Treatment Plan Coordinator for 4 to 6 patients which includes working closely with multidisciplinary treatment team and patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and monitor patient progress on treatment goals. Effective July 1, 2025: Pay Range is $29.642-$43.696 per hour, plus additional $3.00 facility differential per hours worked. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved. Requirements / Qualifications :