What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center position at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services?
Job Description:
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.
For more information about this position, call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
DUTIES
- 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BHPS I: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.
BHPS II: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Legal Requirements:
BHPS I: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316.
BHPS II: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124 and 38-316.
Preferred Qualifications: 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.
Other: 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.
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.