Mental Health Professional

Facility: Douglas County Correctional Center, Omaha, NE

About the role

As a Mental Health Professional at our facility, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Conducting mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations
• Providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning
• Observing and assessing patient behavior to identify clinical needs and risks
• Collaborating with the behavioral health team to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinating psychiatric services, including tracking referrals, supporting medication management processes, and ensuring proper documentation
• Delivering therapeutic interventions such as counseling, behavior modification, and psychoeducation
• Monitoring patient progress and ensuring treatment goals are effectively implemented and documented
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination efforts
• Supporting case management activities, chart reviews, and internal audit processes
• Assisting with program development, special projects, and staff training as needed
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and standards
• Upholding safety, security, and confidentiality protocols within the correctional environment

Requirements

• Current Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) or Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
• Current CPR certification
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• At least two (2) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients
• Familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures, and methods
• Ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans
• Ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans
• Familiarity with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

Schedule

Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts.