Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor - Substance Use - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

6d•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 Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) in Lincoln. This role is central to our mission to "Keep People Safe" by managing mental health services within a correctional environment. Core responsibilities include clinical leadership, program management, and operational excellence.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group psychotherapy and substance use treatment to male incarcerated individuals.
Maintains timely and accurate clinical records, including progress notes, assessments, and treatment activity logs.
Lead/participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop, review, and update comprehensive individual treatment plans.
Trains employees and subordinate staff on the core principles, policies, and practices of substance use counseling.
Provides required weekly clinical supervision for Provisionally Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (PLADCs) and monthly supervision for LADCs.
Establishes evaluation standards, conducts performance reviews, and provides regular counseling and conferring with staff.
Oversees the planning, organization, and coordination of substance use treatment operations, including setting goals and developing action plans.
Identifies and requests necessary staffing, materials, and equipment to maintain program efficiency.
Communicates treatment methods to concerned parties and solicits feedback to refine and improve treatment.
Utilizes evidence-based interventions and strategies tailored specifically to the assigned population.