Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter. 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. The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health and sex offender treatment for individuals. We aim to give hope and possibilities for a future without more offenses. Our vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training. We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety. We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans.

About the Role

The Norfolk Regional Center is seeking a Clinical Program Manager with a strong background in behavioral health and program development. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care and oversight to adult patients at Norfolk Regional Center (NRC). The ideal candidate must be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with Norfolk Regional Center’s mission of making a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans. This position requires extensive experience in overseeing clinical operations, leading interdisciplinary teams, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance treatment outcomes and operational efficiency. You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain program operational procedures, including coordinating treatment planning meetings, coordinating the assignment of patients to program components, coordinating program functions with supportive activities in other units, and directing the day-to-day program activities.
• Maintain communication lines between the Clinical Program and other treatment units to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Coordinate the discharge process of patients in the program.
• Assure appropriate treatment planning processes and Best Practices are maintained for patients involved in the Program by designating assigning work to program staff.
• Consult with all disciplines and facility programs to develop and maintain treatment philosophy and programming orientation for the Program.
• Provide training and continuing education to ensure staff development for program staff.
• Supervise personnel from various disciplines in carrying out the Program functions.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities, including designing and implementing quality improvement activities for the Program.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science plus supervisory experience and experience in program administration treatment, a rehabilitation of individuals with service, persistent mental illness, or sex offender services experience.
• Preferred Requirements: Master or Doctorate Degree in a Behavioral Health Field, such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology. Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner or Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Nebraska.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of: individual, group, and family therapeutic interventions; available community resources; hospital/facility policies and procedures; hospital accreditation standards; psychiatric treatment; behavior modification; psychiatric, social, vocational rehabilitation training, legal system and mental health board system.
• Ability to: communicate effectively; prioritize work activities; generate and disseminate information.
• Skill in: interpersonal communications; various therapeutic approaches.

Pay range and compensation package

Pay rate: $35.098 - $52.645/hour. Pay rate may commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. Schedule: To be determined, will discuss at interview.

Contact anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov

or 402-853-4914 for details.

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