Mental Health Professional

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POSITION: Mental Health Professional

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day and evening shifts

FACILITY: Douglas County Correctional Center

LOCATION: Omaha, NE


Are you ready for a mental health role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day ?



Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care -and it starts with you.



Position Summary
As a Mental Health Professional at our facility, you'll play a vital role on a multidisciplinary team delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse and often underserved population. Working under the clinical direction of mental health leadership, you will provide assessment, treatment, and coordination of care to support patient stability and overall well-being. Your responsibilities will include:


• Conducting mental health screenings, assessments, and clinical evaluations
• Providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and ongoing treatment planning
• Observing and assessing patient behavior to identify clinical needs and risks
• Collaborating with the behavioral health team to develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans
• Coordinating psychiatric services, including tracking referrals, supporting medication management processes, and ensuring proper documentation
• Delivering therapeutic interventions such as counseling, behavior modification, and psychoeducation
• Monitoring patient progress and ensuring treatment goals are effectively implemented and documented
• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination efforts
• Supporting case management activities, chart reviews, and internal audit processes
• Assisting with program development, special projects, and staff training as needed
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and standards
• Upholding safety, security, and confidentiality protocols within the correctional environment



You'll go beyond routine care.
You'll provide structure, support, and meaningful clinical intervention that helps patients move toward stability and progress.



Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Current Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) or Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
• Current CPR certification
• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• At least two (2) years prior clinical experience working with forensic clients; have familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods, have ability to assess treatment goals and write goal-directed, individualized treatment plans; have ability to monitor and document individual behavior patterns and modify treatment plans; and be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature outlined in the most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.
Apply today and become the Mental Health Professional your community needs.


EOE/M/F/D/V


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