What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist (LRC) position at State of Nebraska?
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Job Description:
Lincoln Regional Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Specialists to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Nebraskans every day.
We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
As a Mental Health Specialist you will play a vital role in the care of patients at Lincoln Regional Center to include:
- Working directly with the adult patient population
- Ensuring the safety of the individuals served
- Providing a safe and therapeutic living environment
- Encouraging participation in treatment
- Modeling appropriate interactions
- Documentation of efforts and/or areas of concern
- May be required to transport patients using a state car
Work Schedule: Full-time positions available: 1st Shift (6:45am-3:15pm, 2nd Shift (2:45pm - 11:15pm), and 3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am).
Full-time schedules include every other weekend off.
On-Call - requires working 32 hours (minimum) per month, 16 hours have to be weekend hours (2:45pm Fridays - 7:00am Mondays), and you must work 1 major holiday per year.
3 sets of scrubs will be furnished by LRC to all Mental Health Specialists.
Pay Rate: Starting pay rate $26.520/hour plus additional shift differential pay for 2nd shift and 3rd shift.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations.
Preferred Qualifications: One year or more combined experience or education in human services, customer service, or military service.
Other: Must have a valid driver's license.
Knowledge of: security measures required in the care of criminal and dangerously insane patients; techniques of caring for physically and/or mentally ill patients; human behavior and performance; principles and methods for instructing individuals and groups.
Skill in: listening and understanding; communicating effectively as appropriate for the intended audience; teaching others how to do something.
Ability to: give leadership to lesser-experienced workers; interpret and follow all facility/ward instructions; prepare reports; carry out nursing procedures as prescribed; make decisions and act quickly in situations involving patient care or safety; communicate with co-workers, management and patients; lift, push, pull or bend to assist clients in meeting their needs and maintaining safety within the facility/ward.
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.
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.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
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