Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I - Mental Health - Reception and at State of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

34.82

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Program Management, Operational Excellence, Supervision, Mental Health Services, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Staff Education, Performance Reviews, Documentation, Resource Management, Therapeutic Procedures, Strategic Planning, Staff Counseling, Bilingual Skills, Substance Use Programs

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $34.820 Job Posting: JR2026-00022699 Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center (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) is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I to lead a clinical team at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) in Lincoln. This role is central to the mission of “Keeping people safe” by managing mental health services within a correctional environment. Core responsibilities include clinical leadership, program management, and operational excellence. For more information about this position, call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. DUTIES: Plan, organize, and direct mental health and substance use programs, including the development of strategic goals and action steps. Supervise Behavioral Health Caseworkers. Monitor program operations, evaluate deficiencies, and ensure all clinical documentation meets regulatory standards. Identify and request necessary staffing, equipment, and material resources for the department. Provide administrative and clinical supervision for licensed and provisionally licensed practitioners (LMHP/PLMHP and LADC/PLADC). Develop evaluation standards, conduct performance reviews, and provide staff counseling and mentorship. Educate subordinate staff and NDCS employees on clinical principles, facility policies, and therapeutic procedures. Deliver psychotherapy and counseling services to both individuals and groups. Complete timely assessments, progress notes, and treatment records for assigned incarcerated individuals. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner. Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316. Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience. Possesses a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP). Experience working with criminal offenders and Serious Mental Illness (SMI). Bilingual skills in Spanish/English desired and assessed. Other: Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of a job offer. Must submit a security background check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical exam and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program. 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#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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I will lead a clinical team and manage mental health services within a correctional environment. Responsibilities include program management, clinical leadership, and ensuring operational excellence.