Behavioral Health Practitioner - Norfolk Regional Center

State of Nebraska•Norfolk, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others and help us improve public safety, this would be the perfect job opportunity! The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking Licensed Mental Health Practitioners for the Division of Behavioral Health at the Norfolk Regional Center in Norfolk NE. Who we are: The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health and sex offender treatment. We aim to give hope and possibilities for a future without more offenses. Our vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training. We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety. We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans. We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans. What we can offer you: • Stable Employment Opportunity • Career Development and Learning • Tuition Reimbursement •156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan • 13 Paid Holidays • Generous Leave Accruals and benefits • Opportunity to be part of a caring organization • Opportunity to make a difference • Respect as a valued team member "The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics."

Requirements

Behavioral Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Behavioral Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Nebraska Provisional License as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Behavioral Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.
Behavioral Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska.
Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316
Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge of: DSM-5, patterns and processes of normal growth and development; mental and emotional disorders; behavior management and modification; applied behavior analysis; signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; psycho educational training; individual, group, and family therapy techniques; system theories and bio-psychosocial intervention theories; social and cultural factors as related to mental health and substance abuse; physical and mental problems of clients with alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; program specific treatment issues; methods and resources available for educating clients in chemical dependency; applicable agency policies and organizations; program specific philosophies, policies, and procedures.
Skill in: individual and group counseling; communicating effectively; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; managing conflict; diffusing anger and maintaining a controlled environment.
Ability to: demonstrate the application of therapy methods and techniques; communicate in person, by telephone as a group facilitator, and in written formats with persons served, other staff, families, and other agencies; monitor patient progress and recommend new strategies; prepare written reports; document findings and treatment; conceptualize, integrate and express interdisciplinary input; explain the significance of behavior patterns and signs to patients and other team members.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are fully licensed as a LMHP are preferred but those with a provisional license will be considered.
Current LADC is not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate process therapy groups to address mental health issues including sexual offending issues.
Provide individual therapy to individuals with mental health and sexual offending issues.
Develop interdisciplinary treatment plans.
Provide consultation in treatment team meetings, clinical meetings, discharge planning meetings, and program development meetings.
Complete monthly progress notes for individual and group therapy cases as well as other required documentation.
Respond to crises situations and utilize de-escalation interventions.