Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor - Mental Health - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

State of Nebraska•Tecumseh, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor to lead a clinical team at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) in Tecumseh. This role is central to our mission to "Keep People Safe" by managing mental health services within a correctional environment. TSCI is an approved National Health Services Corp site.

Requirements

Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner (for Supervisor I).
State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor (for Supervisor II).
Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316 (for BHPS I).
Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124 and 38-316 (for BHPS II).
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.
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.