Office Specialist - Behavioral Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Office Specialist

• Behavioral Health
• Nebraska State Penitentiary State of Nebraska
• 3.

4 Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time $17.25 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services

• Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate:

$17.254

Job Posting:

JR2026-00026413

Office Specialist

• Behavioral Health
• Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:

Are you an organized, detail-oriented administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field? Our Behavioral Health Operations team is seeking a dedicated Office Specialist to provide vital technical and administrative support. In this role, you will work under general supervision to keep our operations running smoothly, directly assisting our administrative supervisor, psychologists, and behavioral health practitioners. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can manage diverse responsibilities—from coordinating telehealth schedules and handling electronic health records to tracking program progress—we want you on our team! This position is located at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) but may support other facilities remotely as part of the Operations team. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked. Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at .

DUTIES:

A ssist with running reports and tracking progress Scan and upload documents into the electronic health record Schedule tele-health appointments Assist with release of information Manage schedules for various behavioral health projects Order supplies Manage other related processes as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency OR experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum two years' experience/training/education in administrative/office /secretarial support functions. Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Other:

Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to work under limited supervision. Applicant must pass a criminal background check. Must have a valid driver's license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: 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. 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

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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.