Behavioral Health Therapist - Sexual Offense Services

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 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.