What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Master Social Worker-Lincoln Regional Center position at State of Nebraska?
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Job Description:
Are you a compassionate, licensed master social worker and mental health practitioner dedicated to making a difference? If so, WE NEED YOU!
The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is now hiring for a Certified Master Social Worker position at the Lincoln Regional Center within the Division of Behavioral Health. This is your chance to contribute to our mission of “Helping People Live Better Lives” by providing vital services to individuals, families, and communities across Nebraska.
What We Offer:
Stable Employment Opportunity
Career Development and Learning
Tuition Reimbursement
156% match of the first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
13 Paid Holidays
Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits
Opportunity to Be Part of a Caring Organization
Flexible Schedules
At DHHS, we value our employees and are committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We believe in advancing opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.
Ready to Make a Difference?
To learn more about this opportunity or other career options with DHHS, visit our website at http://dhhs.ne.gov.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Anny Friedrichsen
Talent Acquisition Partner for DHHS
📧 anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov
📞 402-853-4914
Start your journey toward a rewarding career in public service, where every day offers an opportunity to create positive change and help build a stronger Nebraska.
Job duties
Under limited supervision, the Certified Master Social Worker position performs Certified Master's level professional social work in determining client needs and provided complex therapeutic services; serves as a member on the interdisciplinary team to participate in treatment planning assigned clients; serves as a liaison to the community as clients’ needs warrant, provide psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy; initiate and implement discharge planning; manage a caseload of approximately 20 patients. Communicate through written reports to Mental Health Boards and Courts as needed. The Master Social Worker provides clinical guidance to social workers, direct staff, practicum students, and or volunteers. Work is performed under the Supervisor of Social Work.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Certified Master Social Worker : Master's degree in social work and two years of Master Social Worker experience. Recent and soon-to-be graduates and provisionally licensed applicants will be considered.
Master Social Worker: Masters Degree in social work
Legal Requirements: Certification as a Master Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is required in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2128. Certification as a Mental Health Practitioner by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is also required.
Provisionally licensed applicants would start employment as a Master Social Worker at the starting pay rate of $26.969/hour. Incumbent must obtain required licensure before they can start work in this position. Will consider candidates eligible for license within 3 months of application. Candidates must obtain license before start date.
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.html#benefits
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.
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