Behavioral Health Practitioner - Substance Use (PLADC​/LADC)

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.

Information about the Department can be found at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones es.

• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 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 will be considered at a lesser salary.

Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

PLMHP or PLADC: $27.145

LMHP or LADC: $31.844

LMHP and PLADC: $34.231

LMHP and LADC or LIMHP: $36.798

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
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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.