Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I Mental Health Reception and Treatment Center

State Of Nebraska

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Lincoln, NE - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46


Location:

Lincoln NE


Hiring Rate:

$34.820


Job Posting:

JR2026- 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):

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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 . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at

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.


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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.


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The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Correctional Services - Agency 46Location: Lincoln NEHiring Rate:$34.820Job Posting:JR2026- Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed job is poste...
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