Behavioral Health Caseworker - Substance Use - Reception and Treatment Center

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$29.710

Job Posting:

JR2024-00009611 Behavioral Health Caseworker - Substance Use - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-11-2024

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates, statewide. The departments 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."

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.

DUTIES:
Teaches psychoeducational classes. Interacts with inmates to instruct and orient to the acute/sub-acute/chronic-care units. Provides verbal de-escalation for inmates in these units. Provides input into individualized treatment plans. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings, staffing meetings, and informal consultations. Attends mental health trainings, and any additional trainings deemed necessary for the position. Assist with security procedures in acute/sub-acute/chronic-care mental health units. Writes incident reports and contact notes. Develops and implements behavioral baselines. Reviews Individualized treatment plans to support goals and objectives. Works under supervision and direction of the mental health supervisor.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.  

Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Transcripts required at time of appointment. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, hectic environment.

 

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.