Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I to lead a clinical team at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) in Lincoln. This role is central to the mission of “Keeping people safe” by managing mental health services within a correctional environment. Core responsibilities include clinical leadership, program management, and operational excellence. For more information about this position, call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected]. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.
Requirements
- Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.
- Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316.
- Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of a job offer.
- Must submit a security background check.
- Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical exam and a drug test.
- Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Training Program.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience.
- Possesses a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP).
- Experience working with criminal offenders and Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
- Bilingual skills in Spanish/English desired and assessed.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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!
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- 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
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
