Mental Health Specialist - Lincoln Regional Center

About the role

Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is a 24-hour, state-operated psychiatric hospital providing specialized inpatient treatment and recovery-focused services for adults experiencing serious mental health conditions. As a secure healthcare facility, LRC offers around-the-clock care, support, and supervision in a structured therapeutic environment. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Mental Health Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment by performing laundry, housekeeping, and infection control standards.
• Monitors the safety and security of patients within assigned unit.
• Aids with security procedures such as patient searches, room searches, and safety checks of the environment.
• Interacts with patients in care to instruct, orient, and assist patients with program goals; report and/or document care delivery and observations.
• Maintains activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and other personal hygiene activities.
• Makes decisions and acts quickly in situations involving patient care or safety.
• Lifts and repositions patients.
• Escorts and transports patients to appointments and activities inside or outside the facility.
• Documents information related to patient care and activities using computer programs.
• Attends required in-service education and staff meetings.
• Participates in team meetings and activities.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations; be at least 21 years of age to work with adolescent client populations.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• One year or more of combined experience or education in behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, human services, or a related field.
• Experience working with individuals who may have behavioral, mental health, medical, or other support needs, with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging or crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, document information accurately, follow safety and security procedures, and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds continuously and support and assist up to 200 pounds occasionally.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the language effectively.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety and security measures required in the care of mentally ill patients;
• Techniques of caring for physically and/or mentally ill patients;
• Knowledge of principles and methods of maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Listening and understanding skills;
• Effective communication skills as appropriate for the intended audience while supporting patients’ daily living activities;
• Physical management of patients to maintain safety and care.

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!

Pay

$28.14 per hour, plus applicable shift differential.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.