Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Mental Health, Psychiatry
Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
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Job Posting
JR Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Evergreen) (Open)
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Hiring Agency
Correctional Services - Agency 46
Location
Tecumseh, NE
Hiring Rate
$35.989
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Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our team at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). In this vital role, you'll provide essential mental health counseling to an underserved, diverse population contributing directly to the safety and rehabilitation of individuals in our care. If you're a licensed or provisionally licensed professional with a passion for helping others navigate complex behavioral and emotional challenges, we encourage you to apply and help us fulfill our mission of promoting growth and excellence.
The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) is a National Health Services Corp approved site.
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.
- 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: $26.547
LMHP: $31.143
LMHP/PLADC: $33.478
LMHP/LACD or LIMHP: $35.989
Duties
- Provide individual/group counseling and crisis intervention to inmates.
- Complete written documentation for assigned inmates in a timely manner.
- Consult with appropriate staff regarding inmate mental status and treatment progression. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Screen and refer inmates to appropriate review teams.
- Assess risk for suicidal individuals.
- Participate in the initial screening and orientation of new inmates.
- When on-call for Mental Health, provide consultation and services to inmates outside of regular hours.
- Other duties consistent with the role as assigned by the facility BHP supervisor(s).
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Behavioral Health Practitioner I:
Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska
Behavioral Health Practitioner II:
Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.
Behavioral Health Practitioner III:
Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Nebraska Provisional License as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Behavioral Health Practitioner IV:
State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Legal Requirements
Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316. 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…
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