Corrections Mental Health Practitioner | Inmate Counseling

State of Nebraska; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Military leave

State retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

PSLF eligible

Public service mission

Training opportunities

Job summary

New Behavioral Health Practitioner at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (NDCS) will provide individual and group counseling to inmates, conduct crisis interventions, and document treatment progress. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support inmate mental health needs.

Licensure at Nebraska practitioner levels is required, with potential on-call duties and on-site responsibilities at Tecumseh, NE.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field (as required by licensure levels)
• Post-degree supervised counseling experience (3000 hours)
• Licensure requirements per Nebraska statute for Mental Health Practitioner levels

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to inmates
• Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments
• Document treatment progress and coordinate with treatment teams
• Screen and refer inmates to appropriate review or treatment services
• On-call consultation and services outside regular hours as needed
• Perform duties as assigned by the facility BHP supervisor

Education

Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner

Job description

New Behavioral Health Practitioner at Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (NDCS) will provide individual and group counseling to inmates, conduct crisis interventions, and document treatment progress. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support inmate mental health needs.

Licensure at Nebraska practitioner levels is required, with potential on-call duties and on-site responsibilities at Tecumseh, NE.