Mental Health Technician

Salary: $27.78 - $35.58 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600367C
Department: Mental Health Crisis Center
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Posting Information
We are seeking a compassionate, team-oriented individual to join our Crisis Center team as a Mental Health Technician! In this role, you'll support clients through the admission process, gather psychosocial histories, and accurately assess and document mental status and behavior. You'll assist with daily living activities, provide therapeutic and educational support, and help maintain a safe environment by monitoring client behavior.

As a vital member of our team, you will collaborate closely with staff to carry out daily unit functions, maintain strong working relationships, and ensure consistent communication across shifts. Knowledge of emergency protective custody (EPC), mental health board (MHB), and discharge processes is essential. Strong communication skills and professionalism are expected in all interactions with clients, team members, and external agencies.

For benefit information related to this position, please click on the Benefits tab.
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience


Ability to lift 70 pounds in conjunction with proper person transfer and control techniques.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements


Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent with at least 6 months experience/education in the delivery of mental health services that include interacting with patients experiencing psycho-social problems, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $30,000 of Life Insurance

• 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers may not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

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I understand this position involves lifting up to 70 pounds in conjunction with proper person transfer and control techniques.

• Acknowledge

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Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following:

• Human Services
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Related field (specify below)
• No related coursework

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If you selected "related field", please specify field of study. If not applicable, enter n/a.
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Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in question 4.

• No degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

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Do you have experience working at the Lancaster County Mental Health Crisis Center, either presently or in the past?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in the delivery of mental health services that include interacting with patients experiencing psycho-social problems?

• No experience
• Yes, less than 6 months experience
• Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience
• Yes, more than 2 years experience

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and give examples of your work experience. If not applicable, enter n/a.
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Do you have experience working in a mental health facility providing services to patients?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and give examples of your work experience. If not applicable, enter n/a.
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Do you have experience maintaining records relating to clients' treatment and progress?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and give examples of your work experience including types of records. If not applicable, enter n/a.
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Do you have experience working with other community human service agencies?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience and give examples of your work experience including how you worked with these agencies. If not applicable, enter n/a.
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