Behavioral Health Caseworker - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: York
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services -
Agency 46 Location: York, NE Hiring Rate: $30.600 Job Posting:
JR2026-00024572 Behavioral Health Caseworker - Nebraska
Correctional Center for Women (Open) Applications No Longer
Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until
closed): 04-11-2026 Job Description: The Nebraska Department of
Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members
operating nine institutions statewide, which house approximately
5,800 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming
and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry
services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American
Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS
values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as
we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." For Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones
at megan.jones@nebraska.gov. This position works as a member of
Behavioral Health and is supervised by Substance Use staff. Primary
duties are to ensure timely communication between inmates in
Residential and Non-Residential Substance Use Treatment Services
and Substance Use Unit Staff. DUTIES: *Interacts with Residential
Substance Unit (RSU) and/or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) inmates
daily to develop constructive and cooperative working
relationships. Provides orientation of inmates to RSU and/or IOP.
*Observes inmate activities, encourages engagement in pro-social
behaviors, and documents behaviors for inmates participating in the
RSU and/or IOP. *Provides continuous monitoring and evaluation of
behavior and advises Substance Use staff and Multi-disciplinary
Team (MDT) of trends and outcomes. *Works with patient's assigned
Behavioral Health Practitioner in RSU to coordinate daily
activities associated with substance use/mental health, to include
recreation, group/individual therapy, psychiatric appointments, and
other supervised activities as needed. Observes inmates activities,
being alert to possible security/health/safety problems and write
corresponding reports/logs. *Provide crisis intervention to
inmates. Perform CPR and first aid. Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in criminal justice,
behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of
experience working with persons referred through the legal system.
Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse
related convictions. Preferred Qualifications: One year of
corrections experience or experience working in the behavioral
health field. Other: Requires a valid driver’s license to
occasionally transport inmates. Transcripts required at time of
appointment. Background security checks completed on top
candidates. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the
following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at
a randomly announced time pass a drug test. Must successfully
complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program. 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:
https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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.htmlbenefits 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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