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Behavioral Health Practitioner - Substance Use (PLADC/LADC) - Lincoln and York

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Responsibilities

  • Facilitate educational, individual, and/or group counseling sessions related to substance abuse.
  • Plan, review, and revise inmate/parolee programs/treatment plans; complete parole progress reports/personalized plans, maintain written documentation, files, and reports.
  • Serve on assigned committees; perform evaluations/personal history reviews; plan follow up treatment services.
  • Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements

  • Behavior Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Nebraska.
  • Behavior Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
  • Behavior Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner AND Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
  • Behavior Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner.
  • Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2123, 38-314, and 38-316.
  • 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/

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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off

Additional Information

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE, York, NE Hiring Rate: $36.798 Job Posting: JR2026-00027083 Behavioral Health Practitioner - Substance Use (PLADC/LADC) - Lincoln and York (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) health services team is actively seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our Substance Use Division as Behavioral Health Practitioners. We invite individuals committed to supporting recovery and rehabilitation to apply and become a part of our transformative team! 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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