A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Crisis Center Team Supervisor Salary $32.66 - $41.83 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600411C Department Mental Health Crisis Center Opening Date 07/29/2026 Closing Date 8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Professional human service work with direct responsibility for the supervision of an identified team operating seven days a week at the Mental Health Crisis Center. Work involves supervising direct line staff while coordinating daily unit functions to provide continuity of services for clients. Work also involves coordination of activities with Mental Health Center professional staff as well as with a variety of agency representatives including law enforcement operating within southeast Nebraska. In addition to the above responsibilities an employee in this class is responsible for maintaining records, scheduling of unit staff, and monitoring quality improvement functions in accordance with regulations and standards governing operation of the Crisis Center.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, sociology, or related field plus at least 6 months experience supervising activities of confined persons or staff within a 24-hour setting, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Hours:
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, hours to be determined. We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and up to 16 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $30,000 of Life Insurance 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%. Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses after you leave County employment.
Optional benefits include:
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION
COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit. 4. Copied/Pasted answers may not receive full credit. 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. 02 I understand this position involves lifting up to 70 pounds in conjunction with proper person transfer and control techniques. Acknowledge 03 This is a full-time position. Hours to be determined Acknowledge 04 Indicate if you have experience working in the following facilities/locations: Lancaster County Mental Health Crisis Center Lincoln Regional Center Youth Assessment Center Bryan Health Psychiatric Units Corrections Other related facility (specify below) No experience 05 Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following: Social Work Psychology Sociology Business Related field (specify below) None 06 If checking related field, please specify the field. If not applicable, enter n/a. 07 Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in question 5. No degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree 08 Do you have experience working with persons confined for mental health reasons? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, more than 2 years experience 09 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and describe your work experience. If no related work experience, enter n/a. 10 Do you have experience supervising employees? Yes No 11 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and describe your work experience. If no related work experience, enter n/a. 12 Do you have experience working with various law enforcement agencies? Yes No 13 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and describe your experience including how you worked with those agencies. If no related work experience, enter n/a. 14 Do you have administrative experience reviewing and revising policies and procedures as well as maintaining and reviewing records and documentation? Yes No 15 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and describe your work experience. If no related work experience, enter n/a. 16 Are you familiar with the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment process? Yes No 17 If yes, please explain the process as you understand it. If not applicable, enter n/a. Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm