Behavioral Health Practitioner - Substance Use (PLADC/LADC) - Lincoln and York

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance policy

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner to join the Substance Use Division in Lincoln and York. Responsibilities include counseling inmates and parolees, developing and updating treatment plans, and coordinating follow-up services to support rehabilitation.

Minimum licensure as Mental Health Practitioner or LMHP/PLADC with Nebraska credentials, plus 3000 hours of supervised counseling, is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Nebraska licensure as Mental Health Practitioner or LMHP/PLADC is required by level.
• Post-degree supervised counseling experience (3000 hours) required for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual, group, and educational counseling sessions related to substance use.
• Plan, review, and revise inmate/parolee treatment plans and progress reports.
• Participate in committees and assist with follow-up treatment services.

Skills

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Counseling skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Job Posting

JR2026-00027083 Behavioral Health Practitioner - Substance Use (PLADC/LADC) - Lincoln and York (Evergreen) (Open)

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location

Lincoln, NE, York, NE

Hiring Rate

$36.798

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Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) health services team is actively seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our Substance Use Division as Behavioral Health Practitioners. 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].

Benefits

• 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 or PLADC: $27.145
• LMHP or LADC: $31.844
• LMHP and PLADC: $34.231
• LMHP and LADC or LIMHP: $36.798

Duties

• Facilitate educational, individual, and/or group counseling sessions related to substance abuse.
• Plan, review, and revise inmate/parolee programs/treatment plans; complete parole progress reports/personalized plans, maintain written documentation, files, and reports.
• Serve on assigned committees; perform evaluations/personal history reviews; plan follow up treatment services.

Requirements / Qualifications

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.

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.

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.