Behavioral Health Practitioner IV (Children and Family Services)

State of Nebraska•Statewide, NE

1d•$36 - $36

About The Position

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner – CFS Clinical Team Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Location: Statewide (based on available office space) Make a Difference. Make an Impact. Help People Live Better Lives. At the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), our mission to “Help people live better lives” is the foundation of everything we do. It starts with passionate professionals who are driven to create meaningful change—and that could be you. As a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner on our CFS Clinical Team, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of at-risk youth. You’ll provide therapeutic, restorative care in a supportive, non-institutional setting—helping young people find stability, build resilience, and move toward a brighter future. This is an opportunity to bring hope and healing to youth who need it most, all while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values your expertise and supports your growth.

Requirements

State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316.

Responsibilities

Performs Licensed Mental Health Practitioner level professional work in determining youth's needs and providing complex therapeutic services.
Completes behavioral health assessment.
Leads a care coordination team for each eligible youth.
Serves as a member on interdisciplinary teams to participate in care plans for assigned youth, as applicable; provides clinical guidance to case managers, care team members, direct staff, practicum students, and/or volunteers.
Provides clinical care coordination consultation to social work and social work support staff.
Conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments on an assigned caseload, as applicable.
Conducts individual, family, and provider team meetings to assist clients and families in care coordination , as applicable.
Compiles social and behavioral information from various sources.
Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team; provides information regarding a youth's social history and psychosocial assessments and addressing specific youth's needs; participates in the development of youth's active care coordination plan.
Monitors and evaluates youth's progress toward established goals; provides recommendations to members of an interdisciplinary treatment team to adjust a youth's care coordination plan.
Conduct research of medical records, case files, reports, journals, and other pertinent documentation to verify compliance with federal regulations.
Serves as liaison with service agencies consulting on member cases to ensure efficiency and continuity in providing services.
Conducts follow-up assessments and evaluations and provides assistance in resource development and in policy and program development and evaluation.

Benefits

Meaningful, impactful work serving Nebraska’s youth
Supportive, team-oriented environment
Exceptional benefits
Ongoing professional training and career development
A workplace culture that values connection, compassion, and growth
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.
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Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
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