Mental Health Practitioner Supervisor-LRC

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $37.789 Job Posting: JR2026-00026574 Mental Health Practitioner Supervisor-LRC (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor II Lincoln Regional Center – Lincoln, NE Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Are you an experienced behavioral health leader passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, and delivering high-quality therapeutic care? The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor II to join the team at Lincoln Regional Center. In this impactful leadership role, you will provide administrative and clinical supervision to licensed behavioral health professionals while also delivering direct therapeutic services. This position plays a critical role in ensuring quality patient care, supporting interdisciplinary treatment planning, and leading a team dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals receiving behavioral health services. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed behavioral health professional who thrives in a collaborative clinical environment and is committed to mentorship, leadership, and advancing behavioral health services. Why Join Lincoln Regional Center? At Lincoln Regional Center, you will join a mission-driven team committed to providing high-quality behavioral health care for Nebraskans. DHHS offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through leadership, clinical expertise, and collaboration in a dynamic healthcare environment. At DHHS, our teammates are driven by purpose and united by a commitment to helping Nebraskans live better lives. At LRC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to supporting individuals through high-quality therapeutic care in a collaborative and mission-focused environment. For more information about this position, contact Anny Friedrichsen at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io Under administrative direction, positions at this level are utilized in two ways: 1) administratively supervises a minimum of 3 FTE professional level staff individually licensed in two fields of counseling/treatment (Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Counseling) and possess full licensure in both mental health and alcohol and drug counseling or; 2) is licensed as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner and administratively supervises a minimum of 3 FTE professional level staff possessing the Independent Mental Health Practitioner licensure. Teammates in this class also perform professional level counseling and/or treatment services in the field for which he/she holds licensure and provide clinical supervision to a provisionally licensed person in the same field[s]. Provide administrative supervision for licensed behavioral health professionals and oversee unit operations Deliver direct professional counseling and treatment services within your licensed field of practice Provide clinical supervision to provisionally licensed teammates Plan, coordinate, and evaluate program operations to ensure treatment goals and service standards are achieved Develop performance standards, evaluate staff performance, and provide coaching and professional development Lead and support interdisciplinary treatment team meetings Review treatment plans and ensure quality case management practices Serve as a liaison with internal and external service providers to ensure continuity of care Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic guidance in complex behavioral health situations Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and operational planning Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Licenses as Mental Health Practitioner in the state of Nebraska and Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316. Other: To be hired as a Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor II, the successful candidate will be required to to have licensure as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP). Pay: Starting rate $37.789, Minimum permanent rate after successful completion of probationary period $39.679 If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: 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: 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! 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