Clinical Support Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a resilient Clinical Support Specialist to join our mental health team at the Reception and Treatment Center. This role works under the direction of the Mental Health Supervisor to provide essential care within a correctional residential setting. The Clinical Support Specialist role requires a collaborative professional dedicated to ongoing mental health training and the delivery of high-impact, structured support. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
- Requires a valid driver’s license to occasionally transport inmates.
- Transcripts required at time of appointment.
- Must pass a background check.
- Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time pass a drug test.
- Must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.
Nice To Haves
- One year of corrections experience or experience working in the mental health field.
Responsibilities
- Lead psychoeducational classes.
- Interact with incarcerated individuals to instruct and orient to mental health residential units and programming.
- Provide verbal de-escalation for residential/programming participants.
- Provide input into individualized treatment plans.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and informal consultations.
- Support individuals with daily living and therapeutic activities.
- Attend Mental Health trainings and any additional training deemed necessary for the position.
- Write incident reports and contact notes.
- Develop and implement behavioral baselines.
- Review individualized treatment plans to support goals and objectives.
- Work under supervision and direction of the Mental Health supervisor.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
