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JobsBehavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Pays $37/hour — Healthcare market median is ~$73k (65 jobs)

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State of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska

Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Mental Health CounselingIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago

About the Role

Behavioral health practitioner for state penitentiary. 13 paid holidays, 24 days leave, PSLF eligible. Lincoln, NE.

Join State of Nebraska as a Behavioral Health Practitioner – State Penitentiary in Lincoln, Nebraska. The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $13.05 - $17.69/hour.
  • 24 days PTO.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Military Leave
  • 156% State-Matched Retirement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group mental health counseling and crisis intervention to inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to assess risk, screen new inmates, and document treatment progression.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and a valid Nebraska license or provisional license as a Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Candidates must pass a background check, medical exam, drug test, and complete the NE Corrections Training Program.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingCrisis InterventionRisk AssessmentGroup CounselingIndividual CounselingClinical DocumentationCase ManagementSuicide Risk AssessmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral Health Screening

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare roles.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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About State of Nebraska

Government Administration
Lincoln, Nebraska
501-1,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

13 Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick Leave (24 days first year)
Military Leave
156% State-Matched Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
79% Employer Paid Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance

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