Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary
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Responsibilities
- Provide individual/group counseling and crisis intervention to inmates.
- Complete written documentation for assigned inmates in a timely manner.
- Consult with appropriate staff regarding inmate mental status and treatment progression. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Screen and refer inmates to appropriate review teams.
- Assess risk for suicidal individuals.
- Participate in the initial screening and orientation of new inmates.
- When on-call for Mental Health, provide consultation and services to inmates outside of regular hours.
- Other duties consistent with the role as assigned by the facility BHP supervisor(s).
- Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements
- Behavioral Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska
- 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
- If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $36.798 Job Posting: JR2026-00027093 Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our team at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). In this vital role, you'll provide essential mental health counseling to an underserved, diverse population contributing directly to the safety and rehabilitation of individuals in our care at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). If you're a licensed or provisionally licensed professional with a passion for helping others navigate complex behavioral and emotional challenges, we encourage you to apply and help us fulfill our mission of promoting growth and excellence. 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 License eligible individuals also encouraged to apply and will be considered at a lesser salary. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. PLMHP or PLADC: $27.145 LMHP or LADC: $31.844 LMHP and PLADC: $34.231 LMHP and LADC or LIMHP: $36.798
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