Mental Health Security Specialist II (LRC)

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at Lincoln Regional Center as a Mental Health Specialist, where you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. This role is crucial in ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for adult patients, encouraging their participation in treatment, and documenting their care. With full-time positions available across various shifts, you will benefit from a supportive work atmosphere that values personal and professional growth. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and retirement opportunities, while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace that prioritizes the well-being of both staff and patients.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Furnished Scrubs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old to work with adult clients.
• Experience in human services or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Document patient interactions and concerns effectively.
• Transport patients using a state vehicle as required.

Skills

Effective Communication

Leadership

Patient Care

Listening Skills

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

State Car

Job description

Mental Health Security Specialist II (LRC)

Lincoln Regional Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Specialists to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Nebraskans every day.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

As a Mental Health Specialist you will play a vital role in the care of patients at Lincoln Regional Center to include:

• Working directly with the adult patient population
• Ensuring the safety of the individuals served
• Providing a safe and therapeutic living environment
• Encouraging participation in treatment
• Modeling appropriate interactions
• Documentation of efforts and/or areas of concern
• May be required to transport patients using a state car

Work Schedule: Full-time positions available: 1st Shift (6:45am-3:15pm), 2nd Shift (2:45pm - 11:15pm), and 3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am). Full-time schedules include every other weekend off. On-Call - requires working 32 hours (minimum) per month, 16 hours have to be weekend hours (2:45pm Fridays - 7:00am Mondays), and you must work 1 major holiday per year.

3 sets of scrubs will be furnished by LRC to all Mental Health Specialists.

Pay Rate: Starting pay rate $26.520/hour plus additional shift differential pay for 2nd shift and 3rd shift.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations.

Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma. One year or more combined experience or education in human services, customer service, or military service.

Other: Must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of: security measures required in the care of criminal and dangerously insane patients; techniques of caring for physically and/or mentally ill patients; human behavior and performance; principles and methods for instructing individuals and groups.

Skill in: listening and understanding; communicating effectively as appropriate for the intended audience; teaching others how to do something.

Ability to: give leadership to lesser-experienced workers; interpret and follow all facility/ward instructions; prepare reports; carry out nursing procedures as prescribed; make decisions and act quickly in situations involving patient care or safety; communicate with co-workers, management and patients; lift, push, pull or bend to assist clients in meeting their needs and maintaining safety within the facility/ward.

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.

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.