Behavioral Health Practitioner-Norfolk Regional Center

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others and help us improve public safety, this would be the perfect job opportunity! The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking Licensed Mental Health Practitioners for the Division of Behavioral Health at the Norfolk Regional Center in Norfolk NE.

Who we are:

The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health and sex offender treatment. We aim to give hope and possibilities for a future without more offenses. Our vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training. We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety. We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans. We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans.

What we can offer you:

$3.00 per hour differential for hours worked in addition to hourly rate! Stable Employment Opportunity Career Development and Learning including LinkedIn Learning Courses Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal government 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan 13 Paid Holidays Generous leave accruals and benefits Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service 79% employer paid health, dental, vision insurance plans Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy "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." For more information about this position, contact Anny Friedrichsen at 402-853-4914 or email anny.c.friedrichse@nebraska.gov.

Job Duties:

Facilitate process therapy groups to address mental health issues including sexual offending issues. Provide individual therapy to individuals with mental health and sexual offending issues. Develop interdisciplinary treatment plans. Provide consultation in treatment team meetings, clinical meetings, discharge planning meetings, and program development meetings. Complete monthly progress notes for individual and group therapy cases as well as other required documentation. Respond to crises situations and utilize de-escalation interventions. Individuals licensed as a AND with the State of Nebraska or as start at $35.989 /hour. Individuals with a AND in the other start at $33.478 /hour. Individuals licensed as , start at $31.143 /hour. applicants will be considered and will be hired with a starting pay rate of $26.547 /hour until fully licensed. Requirements /

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor. 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. Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner. Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska.

Legal Requirements:

Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316

Preferred Qualifications :

Candidates who are fully licensed as a LMHP are preferred but those with a provisional license will be considered. Current LADC is not required but preferred.

Other:

Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Compensation:

Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner AND Alcohol and Drug Counselor with the State of Nebraska or as

LIMHP:

$35.989/hour. Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor License AND a Provisional license in the other: $33.478/hour. Licensed as

Mental Health Practitioner:

$31.143/hour.

Provisionally licensed applicants:

$26.547/hour until fully licensed.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30 PM Additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Knowledge of:

DSM-5, patterns and processes of normal growth and development; mental and emotional disorders; behavior management and modification; applied behavior analysis; signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; psycho educational training; individual, group, and family therapy techniques; system theories and bio-psychosocial intervention theories; social and cultural factors as related to mental health and substance abuse; physical and mental problems of clients with alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; program specific treatment issues; methods and resources available for educating clients in chemical dependency; applicable agency policies and organizations; program specific philosophies, policies, and procedures.

Skill in:

individual and group counseling; communicating effectively; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; managing conflict; diffusing anger and maintaining a controlled environment.

Ability to:

demonstrate the application of therapy methods and techniques; communicate in person, by telephone as a group facilitator, and in written formats with persons served, other staff, families, and other agencies; monitor patient progress and recommend new strategies; prepare written reports; document findings and treatment; conceptualize, integrate and express interdisciplinary input; explain the significance of behavior patterns and signs to patients and other team members.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.54 - $35.98 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you currently have a Provisional Mental Health Practitioner or Mental Health Practitioner license in Nebraska?

Education:

Master's (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Norfolk, NE 68701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person