Mental Health Security Specialist Supervisor Team Lead

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Lincoln, NE, US
Base: $30.005ph, increasing to $31.506ph after pro...
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Behavioral health leadership
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Team leadership in secure settings
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Mental Health Security Specialist Supervisor Team Lead to oversee a team in secure behavioral health settings at the Lincoln Regional Center. This role involves administrative supervision, direct patient care, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment for individuals with complex mental health needs

Job Summary

  • This working supervisor role provides leadership and administrative oversight for assigned staff during a specific shift and/or program, actively participating in direct patient care.
  • The role requires experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, team leadership, and fostering a structured therapeutic environment to support individuals with complex mental health needs.
  • The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package including state-matched retirement, paid holidays, generous leave, tuition reimbursement, and employer-paid health insurance.

Matching Summary

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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Mental Health Security Specialist Supervisor Team Lead to oversee a team in secure behavioral health settings at the Lincoln Regional Center. This role involves administrative supervision, direct patient care, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Salary

Base: $30.005/hour, increasing to $31.506/hour after probation; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 156% state-matched retirement, 13 paid holidays, generous leave, tuition reimbursement, PSLF, 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, employer-paid $20,000 life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health leadership
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Team leadership in secure settings
  • Patient safety and security
  • Adherence to policies and standards

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering a structured therapeutic environment
  • Supporting individuals with complex needs
  • Promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proficiency in English
  • Experience leading, coordinating, or supervising others
  • Coursework/training in human services or related field OR experience providing direct care to patients with mental illness

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