Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor - Substance Use - Omaha Correctional Center

State of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska seeks a Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor to lead a clinical team at the Omaha Correctional Center in Omaha, NE. The role centers on managing substance use services within a correctional environment, providing clinical leadership, program management, and supervision to staff.

The position is paid at an hourly rate with a facility differential. Required licensure includes Nebraska Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor, with background checks and

Qualifications

• Nebraska licensure as Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor (BHPS I/II).
• Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of offer.
• Must pass a security background check.
• Pre-employment medical exam and drug test required.
• Completion of the Staff Training Academy program (fully paid).

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group psychotherapy and substance use treatment to incarcerated individuals.
• Maintains timely and accurate clinical records and logs.
• Lead/interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and update treatment plans.
• Train staff on core substance use counseling principles and practices.
• Provide weekly clinical supervision for PLADCs and monthly supervision for LADCs.
• Oversee planning, organization, and coordination of substance use treatment operations.
• Identify staffing, materials, and equipment needs to maintain program efficiency.
• Communicate treatment approaches and gather feedback for improvement.
• Apply evidence-based interventions tailored to the population.

Skills

BH Practitioner Supervisor I

BH Practitioner Supervisor II

Job description

Job Title

Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor - Substance Use - Omaha Correctional Center (Open)

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location

Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate

$40.571

Job Posting

JR2026-00029425

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor to lead a clinical team at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) in Omaha. This role is central to our mission to "keep people safe" by managing substance use services within a correctional environment. Core responsibilities include clinical leadership, program management, and operational excellence. For more information about this position, call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail]. Hiring rates, plus $3/hour facility differential for hours worked: BHPSI: $35.603/hour BHPSII: $40.571/hour

Duties

• Provides individual and group psychotherapy and substance use treatment to incarcerated male individuals.
• Maintains timely and accurate clinical records, including progress notes, assessments, and treatment activity logs.
• Lead/participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop, review, and update comprehensive individual treatment plans.
• Train employees and subordinate staff on the core principles, policies, and practices of substance use counseling.
• Provides required weekly clinical supervision for Provisionally Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (PLADCs) and monthly supervision for LADCs.
• Establishes evaluation standards, conducts performance reviews, and provides regular counseling and conferring with staff.
• Oversees the planning, organization, and coordination of substance use treatment operations, including setting goals and developing action plans.
• Identifies and requests necessary staffing, materials, and equipment to maintain program efficiency.
• Communicates treatment methods to concerned parties and solicits feedback to refine and improve treatment.
• Utilizes evidence-based interventions and strategies tailored specifically to the assigned population.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Behavioral Heath Practitioner Supervisor I: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner or Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Behavioral Heath Practitioner Supervisor II: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Legal Requirements:
• BHPS I: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122 and 38-316.
• BHPS II: Licensure requirements pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124 and 38-316.
• Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of a job offer.
• Must submit a security background check.
• Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical exam and a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services 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.
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• 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

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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.

We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

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