Certified Master Social Worker - Nebraska State Penitentiary

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Hiring Agency: Correctional Services
- Agency 46

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $30.309/hour plus $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Job Posting: JR Certified Master Social Worker
- Nebraska State Penitentiary (Evergreen) (Open)

Job Description: The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. The department’s focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re‑entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS Values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, “Keep people safe.”

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Master Social Worker also encouraged to apply and will be considered at a lesser salary of $28.196. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide discharge planning and re‑entry assistance primarily to inmates with high needs, particularly those with serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, sex offenses, and/or chronic medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison with community providers, families and state and federal assistance programs.
• Provide information/education about resources to other inmates and staff throughout NDCS.
• Participate on behavioral health interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and create individualized treatment plans.
• Opportunity to supervise social work interns.
• Obtain/maintain full certification as a Certified Master Social Worker. Encouraged but not mandatory: obtain/maintain full licensure as a Mental Health Practitioner or Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. Clinical supervision is provided.

• Certified Master Social Worker:
  Master’s degree in social work and two years of Master Social Worker experience.
• Master Social Worker:
  Master’s degree in social work.
• Legal Requirements:
  Certification as a Master Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is required in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §38‑2128.
• Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of job offer. Unlicensed applicants or recent graduates must be issued provisional licensure prior to attending pre‑service training program.
• License eligible candidates must be actively pursuing licensure to become fully licensed as a Certified Master Social Worker within five years from date of hire, by completing 3000 hours of social work experience under the direct supervision of an LICSW or other qualified professional.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Top candidates subject to security background check. Applicants must pass the pre‑employment medical exam and a drug test. Once employed, all incumbents must successfully complete the fully paid NDCS pre‑service training program.

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