Clinical Support Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) seeks a resilient Clinical Support Specialist to join the mental health team at the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln, NE. Working under the Mental Health Supervisor, you will deliver structured support in a correctional residential setting and engage in ongoing mental health training.

You will lead psychoeducational classes, help orient residents to programs, and document progress while participating in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field.
• Two years of experience with people referred through the legal system.
• Must be at least 18 years old; no felony or domestic abuse convictions.
• Background check and pre-employment exams required.

Responsibilities

• Lead psychoeducational classes for residents.
• Instruct and orient to mental health units and programming.
• Provide verbal de-escalation for participants.
• Input into individualized treatment plans and participate in meetings.
• Support daily living and therapeutic activities.
• Write incident reports and contact notes.
• Develop and implement behavioral baselines.
• Work under supervision of Mental Health supervisor.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Mental health support

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Two years experience with persons referred through the legal system

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$31.520Job Posting:JR2026-00029504 Clinical Support Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):Job Description:The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a resilient Clinical Support Specialist to join our mental health team at the Reception and Treatment Center. This role works under the direction of the Mental Health Supervisor to provide essential care within a correctional residential setting. The Clinical Support Specialist role requires a collaborative professional dedicated to ongoing mental health training and the delivery of high-impact, structured support.For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail] psychoeducational classes. Interact with incarcerated individuals to instruct and orient to mental health residential units and programming.Provide verbal de-escalation for residential/programming participants. Provide input into individualized treatment plans. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and informal consultations.Support individuals with daily living and therapeutic activities.Attend Mental Health trainings and any additional training deemed necessary for the position.Write incident reports and contact notes. Develop and implement behavioral baselines.Review individualized treatment plans to support goals and objectives.Work under supervision and direction of the Mental Health supervisor.Requirements / QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.Preferred Qualifications: One year of corrections experience or experience working in the mental health field.Other: Requires a valid driver’s license to occasionally transport inmates. Transcripts required at time of appointment. Must pass a 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 Nebraska Corrections Training Program.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.