Licensed Mental Health Practitioner- Yrtc-lincoln

dmv.nebraska.gov

Lincoln, NE, US
Base: $26.547 to $35.989 ph depending on licensure...
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Assess mental and behavioral health needs
Develop individualized treatment plans
Provide individual group and family therapy
** The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking Licensed Mental Health Practitioners for its Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers in Lincoln, offering a stable employment opportunity with a focus on therapeutic care for high-acuity youth. The position provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The position involves impacting the lives of high-acuity youth while supporting a therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic approach to their care.
  • Candidates will provide individual, group, and family therapy alongside substance abuse programming and crisis response duties.
  • The organization offers stable employment, tuition reimbursement, a generous retirement match, and 13 paid holidays.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking Licensed Mental Health Practitioners for its Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers in Lincoln, offering a stable employment opportunity with a focus on therapeutic care for high-acuity youth. The position provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. **

Salary

Base: $26.547 to $35.989 per hour depending on licensure; Facility differential: Additional $3.00/hour; Benefits: Comprehensive package including retirement match and leave accruals

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assess mental and behavioral health needs
  • Develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide individual group and family therapy
  • Respond to crisis situations and de-escalation
  • Complete required clinical documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of ACRA substance abuse programming
  • Experience with applied behavior analysis
  • Collaborative approach with probation services
  • Understanding of bio-psychosocial intervention theories

Key Requirements

  • Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Provisional license accepted for some levels
  • Licensure pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316

Work Rights

Not specified

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