Behavioral Health Caseworker Substance Use Reception and Treatment Center
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
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Job Description:
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DUTIES:
- Works as a member of Behavioral Health and is supervised by Substance Use staff.
- Provide direct support encouragement and crisis intervention to inmates in substance use treatment.
- Observe and document inmate behavior serving as a vital link between inmates and clinical staff.
- Assist in orienting inmates to treatment programs and may manage a small caseload facilitating non-clinical classes.
- Maintain a secure environment by monitoring inmate activities operating safety equipment and responding to emergencies including physical intervention.
- Participate in staff meetings training and ensure all actions follow departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in criminal justice behavioral science human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Preferred Qualifications: One year of corrections experience and/or experience working in the mental health field.
Other: Must have a valid drivers license. Transcripts required at time of appointment. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam and at a randomly announced time pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.
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