State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE, McCook, NE, Tecumseh, NE, York, NE

Hiring Rate:

$32.717

Job Posting:

JR2025-00016858 Behavioral Health Practitioner - Substance Use (PLADC/LADC) - Lincoln, Tecumseh, York and McCook (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) health services team is actively seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our Substance Use Division as Behavioral Health Practitioners. We invite individuals committed to supporting recovery and rehabilitation to apply and become a part of our transformative team!

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

License eligible individuals also encouraged to apply and will be considered at a lesser salary. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

PLMHP or PLADC: $24.134

LMHP or LADC: $28.312

LMHP and PLADC: $30.435

LMHP and LADC or LIMHP: $32.717

DUTIES:

• Facilitate educational, individual, and/or group counseling sessions related to substance abuse.
• Plan, review, and revise inmate/parolee programs/treatment plans; complete parole progress reports/personalized plans, maintain written documentation, files, and reports.
• Serve on assigned committees; perform evaluations/personal history reviews; plan follow up treatment services.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Behavior Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Nebraska.

Behavior Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavior Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner AND Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavior Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner.

Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2123, 38-314, and 38-316.

• Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner or possess another license that allows the incumbent to provide the above mental health services as required by NE. Rev. Statute 38-2122. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Development, Psychology, Family Relations, Vocational Rehabilitation, Art Therapy, Divinity, Human Resources, Naturopathy, Mental Health or other field approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in order to become a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner AND 3000 hours of post-degree supervised counseling experience.

Other: Proof of licensure and transcripts required prior to scheduled interview. Successful completion of 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 NE Corrections Training Program.

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.