Behavioral Health Practitioner IV

4 weeks ago


Omaha, Nebraska, United States State of Nebraska Full time
The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Statewide, NE

Hiring Rate:
$32.720

Job Posting:
JR2025-00012606 Behavioral Health Practitioner IV (Children and Family Services) (Evergreen) (Open)

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

Job Description:
At the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we are dedicated to "Helping people live better lives." This mission inspires everything we do, starting with the passionate individuals who choose to make an impact through their work with us.

As a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner on our CFS Clinical Team, you will have the opportunity to transform the lives of at-risk youth by providing therapeutic, restorative care in a supportive, non-institutional setting. This role is your chance to bring hope and healing to those who need it most while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

At DHHS, we value our teammates and the vital work they do to fulfill our mission. That's why we offer exceptional benefits, ongoing training and development, and a workplace culture that fosters growth and connection.

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to elevate your career, we invite you to join us in creating brighter futures for Nebraskans.

Questions? Contact Anny Friedrichsen, Talent Acquisition Partner, at 402-853-4914 or anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov.

In this role, the Behavioral Health Practitioner will be part of the Therapeutic Family Care Team:
  • Performs Licensed Mental Health Practitioner level professional work in determining youth's needs and providing complex therapeutic services.
  • Completes behavioral health assessment.
  • Leads a care coordination team for each eligible youth.
  • Serves as a member on interdisciplinary teams to participate in care plans for assigned youth, as applicable; provides clinical guidance to case managers, care team members, direct staff, practicum students, and/or volunteers.
  • Work is performed under the supervision of a CMSW Supervisor, Nurse Administrator, or Administrator. Performs related work as assigned.
For clinical programs with assigned patients:
  • Provides clinical care coordination consultation to social work and social work support staff.
  • Conducts comprehensive behavioral health assessments on an assigned caseload, as applicable.
  • Conducts individual, family, and provider team meetings to assist clients and families in care coordination , as applicable.
  • Compiles social and behavioral information from various sources. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team; provides information regarding a youth's social history and psychosocial assessments and addressing specific youth's needs; participates in the development of youth's active care coordination plan.
  • Monitors and evaluates youth's progress toward established goals; provides recommendations to members of an interdisciplinary treatment team to adjust a youth's care coordination plan.
For clinical programs with quality oversight:
  • Conduct research of medical records, case files, reports, journals, and other pertinent documentation to verify compliance with federal regulations.
  • Serves as liaison with service agencies consulting on member cases to ensure efficiency and continuity in providing services.
  • Conducts follow-up assessments and evaluations and provides assistance in resource development and in policy and program development and evaluation.
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 Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316.

Hiring Rate: Pay commensurate with licensure. PLMHP: $24.1341, LMHP: $28.312, LMHP/PLADC: $30.435 LMHP/LACD or LIMHP: $32.717.

Position Location: Position available statewide, contingent upon available

office space.


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.

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