Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center

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: BHPS I requires a Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner; BHPS II requires a Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Legal Requirements: BHPS I requires Licensure pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316; BHPS II requires Licensure pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124 and 38-316.
• Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) certification, experience working with criminal offenders and Serious Mental Illness (SMI), and bilingual skills in Spanish/English.
• Other: Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of a job offer; must submit a security background check; applicants must pass the pre-employment medical exam and a drug test; must successfully complete the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program.

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.

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.