Behavioral Health Practitioner - Substance Use (PLADC/LADC) - Lincoln and York

Behavioral Health Practitioner

• Substance Use (PLADC/LADC)
• Lincoln and York State of Nebraska
• 3.

4 Lincoln, NE Job Details $36.80 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Military leave Paid time off Employee assistance program Career development plan Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Master's degree in social work Patient treatment planning

LADC LMHC

Patient follow-up care LIMHP Psychoeducational group therapy facilitation Master's degree in psychology Filing Mid-level Substance abuse counseling Counseling LMHP Working with incarcerated individuals Inmate mental health intervention techniques Progress documentation Social Work Healthcare treatment Working with individuals with substance use disorders Inmate rehabilitation planning Master's degree in counseling Health education and counseling Substance abuse recovery planning Group counseling Documentation reviews Group therapy instruction Substance abuse services in social work Full Job Description The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services

• Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE, York, NE Hiring Rate:

$36.798

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027083

Behavioral Health Practitioner

• Substance Use (PLADC/LADC)
• Lincoln and York (Evergreen) (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) health services team is actively seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our Substance Use Division as Behavioral Health Practitioners. We invite individuals committed to supporting recovery and rehabilitation to apply and become a part of our transformative team! Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at . 13 paid holidays Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately) Military leave 156% state-matched retirement Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program 79% employer paid health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government Meaningful public service

• service with a purpose!

Numerous training and development opportunities License eligible individuals also encouraged to apply and will be considered at a lesser salary. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

PLMHP or PLADC:

$27.145

LMHP or LADC:

$31.844

LMHP and PLADC:

$34.231

LMHP and LADC or LIMHP:

$36.798

DUTIES:

Facilitate educational, individual, and/or group counseling sessions related to substance abuse. Plan, review, and revise inmate/parolee programs/treatment plans; complete parole progress reports/personalized plans, maintain written documentation, files, and reports. Serve on assigned committees; perform evaluations/personal history reviews; plan follow up treatment services. Requirements /

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications :

Behavior Health Practitioner I:

Provisional license to practice as a Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Nebraska.

Behavior Health Practitioner II:

Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavior Health Practitioner III:

Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner AND Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavior Health Practitioner IV:

State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner.

Legal Requirements:

Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2123, 38-314, and 38-316. Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner or possess another license that allows the incumbent to provide the above mental health services as required by NE. Rev. Statute 38-2122. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Development, Psychology, Family Relations, Vocational Rehabilitation, Art Therapy, Divinity, Human Resources, Naturopathy, Mental Health or other field approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in order to become a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

AND 3000

hours of post-degree supervised counseling experience.

Other :

Proof of licensure and transcripts required prior to scheduled interview. Successful completion of background check. 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. 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.