Behavioral Health Practitioner - Sexual Offense Services - Omaha Correctional Center

State of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking a Behavioral Health practitioner to join the Sexual Offense Services team at the Omaha Correctional Center and other facilities. You will provide group and individual therapy for individuals who have sexually harmed, conduct risk assessments, and support treatment planning.

Primary duties include documentation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and coordinating referrals to appropriate programs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold Nebraska licensure as Mental Health Practitioner or equivalent.
• Provisional licensure options exist for certain practitioner levels.
• A Master’s degree in relevant fields is required to qualify for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy to incarcerated individuals who have sexually harmed.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Complete timely documentation for assigned individuals.
• Consult with staff on clinical concerns and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Screen and refer individuals to appropriate programs or treatment.
• Update treatment plans as statuses change.

Skills

Sexual offense treatment experience

Mental illness populations experience

Incarcerated populations experience

Anger management/violence intervention

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Nebraska Licensure as Mental Health Practitioner

Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate

$0.000

Job Posting

JR2026-00029546 Behavioral Health Practitioner - Sexual Offense Services - Omaha Correctional Center (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description

Sexual Offense Services is looking for a candidate to join our team! While working under the Behavioral Health Department, this candidate's primary duties will focus on sexual offense specific treatment groups for our above average/high risk individuals who have sexually harmed.

Monday - Friday 7:30-4:00 or 8:00-4:30. Primary work location will be the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). Other work locations include the Community Corrections Center - Omaha (CCCO), or any other institution to assist with sexual offense services.

Information about the department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

PLMHP: $27.145

LMHP: $31.844

LMHP/PLADC: $34.231

LMHP/LACD or LIMHP: $36.798

Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

DUTIES

• Provide group and individual therapy services to incarcerated individuals who have sexually harmed.
• Conduct risk assessments and treatment planning for group participants.
• Complete written documentation for assigned incarcerated individuals in a timely manner.
• Consult with appropriate staff regarding clinical concerns.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Screen and refer incarcerated individuals to appropriate programs or treatment.
• Update/revise treatment plans and recommend changes in case management as incarcerated individuals' statuses change.

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Behavior Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner or alcohol and drug counselor in Nebraska.

Behavior Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner or alcohol and drug counselor.

Behavior Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner AND Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Behavior Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner.

Legal Requirements:

Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2123, 38-314, and 38-316.

• Licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner or possess another license that allows the incumbent to provide the above mental health services as required by NE. Rev. Statute 38-2122. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals who have sexually harmed; experience with major mental illness populations; experience with incarcerated populations; experience with anger management or violence intervention. Experience providing individual and group therapy. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish desired and assessed.

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 randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

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.