JR2024-00011519 Licensed Mental Health Practitioner-YRTC-Kearney (Evergreen) (Open)
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Job Description:
The Nebraska Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) in Kearney is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of high-acuity youth, providing vital mental health services that support their rehabilitation and growth.
Our mission, "Help youth live better lives through effective services, giving youth the chance to become law-abiding citizens," reflects our commitment to providing a therapeutic, rehabilitative, and holistic approach to youth care. As a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, you will play an essential role in shaping treatment plans, offering therapy, and supporting youth as they navigate their path to rehabilitation.
If you have a passion for making a positive impact and are looking for an opportunity to help Nebraska's youth thrive, this is the role for you. You have the passion; we have the opportunities. Let's work together to make a difference for Nebraskans!
Here's how we reward our employees:
• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%! • 13 paid holidays • Generous leave accruals that begin immediately • A culture that embraces work-life balance • Tuition reimbursement program • 79% employer-paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and development based on your career aspirations • Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship • Employee Assistance Program • Fun, inviting teammates
License eligible individuals also encouraged to apply and will be considered at a lesser salary.
Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.
As a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner at YRTC-K, you will:
Assess mental/behavioral health needs and provide treatment interventions and monitoring of response and progress
Develop treatment plans
Provide consultative services to treatment team and collaborate with probation and other service providers
Provide Individual, group and family therapy to youth
Provide ACRA substance abuse programming
Respond to crisis situations and assist with de-escalation process
Complete all required documentation
Responsible for mental health needs of youth on campus
Participate in on-call rotation
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Behavioral Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska.
Behavioral Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner.
Behavioral Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor AND Nebraska Provisional License as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Behavioral Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statues 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316.
Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked.
Knowledge of: DSM, patterns and processes of normal growth and development; mental and emotional disorders; behavior management and modification; applied behavior analysis; signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; psycho educational training; individual, group, and family therapy techniques; system theories and bio-psychosocial intervention theories; social and cultural factors as related to mental health and substance abuse; physical and mental problems of clients with alcohol and drug abuse, dependence or disorders; program specific treatment issues; methods and resources available for educating clients in chemical dependency; applicable agency policies and organizations; program specific philosophies, policies, and procedures.
Skill in: individual and group counseling; communicating effectively; screening, assessment, and diagnosis; managing conflict; diffusing anger and maintaining a controlled environment.
Ability to: demonstrate the application of therapy methods and techniques; communicate in person, by telephone as a group facilitator, and in written formats with persons served, other staff, families, and other agencies; monitor patient progress and recommend new strategies; prepare written reports; document findings and treatment; conceptualize, integrate and express interdisciplinary input; explain the significance of behavior patterns and signs to patients and other team members.
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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#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.
