Behavioral Health Caseworker - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 incarcerated individuals. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].
Requirements
- Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
- Requires a valid driver's license to occasionally transport inmates.
- Transcripts required at time of appointment.
- Background security checks completed on top candidates.
- 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 Nebraska Corrections Training Program.
Nice To Haves
- One year of corrections experience and/or experience working in the mental health field.
Responsibilities
- Teaches psychoeducational classes.
- Interacts with inmates to instruct and orient to the Acute/Sub-Acute/Chronic-Care units.
- Provide verbal de-escalation for inmates in these units.
- Provide input into individualized treatment plans.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and informal consultations.
- Attend Mental Health trainings and any additional training deemed necessary for the position.
- Assist with security procedures in Acute/Sub-Acute/Chronic-Care Mental Health units.
- Writes incident reports and contact notes.
- Develops and implements behavioral baselines.
- Reviews individualized treatment plans to support goals and objectives.
- Works under supervision and direction of the Mental Health supervisor.
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.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
