Mental Health Specialist (Lincoln Regional Center)

Nebraska Examiner; Lincoln (NE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals through compassionate mental health care. As a Mental Health Specialist, you will be at the forefront of patient care, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment while encouraging active participation in treatment. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive team atmosphere, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work schedule that promotes work-life balance. If you're passionate about helping others and seeking a fulfilling career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Experience in human services or customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and ensure safety for adult patients.
• Document patient interactions and facilitate treatment participation.

Skills

Effective Communication

Leadership

Listening Skills

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

Mental Health Specialist (Lincoln Regional Center)

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Job Posting
JR2025-00014025 Mental Health Specialist (Lincoln Regional Center) (Evergreen) (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $26.520

Applications No Longer Accepted On: (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed)

Job Description
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.

Role
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.

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.

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: Nebraska State Jobs Benefits.

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Government Administration