Careers

Rehabilitation

Direct Care Staff – Kearney

The Position

South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) currently has an opening for a Direct Care Staff in our Day Program at Unity House in Kearney. A Direct Care Staff is someone who provides individualized treatment and recovery to help individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness and/or co-occurring disorder. The ideal candidate would assist individuals with setting goals and daily skill building while attending day program. You would participate in treatment team meetings to discuss and address the ongoing needs of the clients and are also responsible for completing daily documentation in our electronic health record. The starting salary range for this position is $38,000 to $42,000, which includes bonuses based on productivity and performance. A hiring bonus of $2500 is available after 6 months of successful employment. Starting wage is contingent upon education and experience. A bachelor’s degree in human services is preferred, but we will consider individuals with experience in the field. SCBS offers an excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and life insurance and paid time off. If you are interested, please apply using the form below. For additional information, please call 308-237-5951. EOE

The Agency

South Central Behavioral Services is a Community Behavioral Health agency providing mental health and substance use services for adults, children, families and as well as foster care services. South Central Behavioral Services has embraced a self-directed work team (SDWT) management style since 1992. The teams are groups of individuals co-located doing similar work. SDWT values employee input, less micromanagement and ways to resolve workplace conflict.

Outpatient

Full-Time Care Coordinator – Hastings

The Position

South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) currently has an opening for a Care Coordinator in our CCBHC program. A Care Coordinator is someone who provides care coordination to individuals with complex conditions (physical and behavioral health needs) being seen in SCBS’s several programs. The ideal candidate would communicate with persons served, families and providers involved in the care of the person served, including mental health and substance use treatment, case management, primary and psychiatric medical care, housing legal and other agencies. You would participate in treatment team meetings to discuss and address the ongoing needs of the clients and are also responsible for completing daily documentation in our electronic health record. The starting salary range for this position is $38,000 to $42,000, which includes bonuses based on productivity and performance. A hiring bonus of $2500 is available after 6 months of successful employment. Starting wage is contingent upon education and experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in human services is preferred, but we will consider individuals with experience in the field. Valid Nebraska driver’s license is required. SCBS offers an excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and life insurance and paid time off. If you are interested, please apply using the form below. For additional information, please call 402-463-5684. EOE

The Agency

South Central Behavioral Services is a Community Behavioral Health agency providing mental health and substance use services for adults, children, families and as well as foster care services. South Central Behavioral Services has embraced a self-directed work team (SDWT) management style since 1992. The teams are groups of individuals, co-located, doing similar work. SDWT values employee input, less micromanagement, and supports ways to resolve conflict.

Full-Time Registered (RN) Care Coordinator – Hastings

The Position

South Central Behavioral Services (SCBS) currently has an opening for a RN Care Coordinator in our CCBHC program. A RN Care Coordinator will serve as the nurse care coordinator for people in our programs by providing professional psychiatric nursing services and care coordination to individuals with complex conditions (physical and behavioral health needs). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the care and treatment of these individuals in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards as well as work closely with program staff to attend to the whole health needs of our clients. You would participate in treatment team meetings to discuss and address the ongoing needs of the clients and are also responsible for completing daily documentation in our electronic health record. The starting hourly range is contingent on experience and education, with additional bonuses based on productivity and performance. A hiring bonus of $5,000 is available after 6 months of successful employment. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice in the State of Nebraska is required; one year of experience in medical/surgical nursing with an additional year of experience in psychiatric nursing preferred. Valid Nebraska driver’s license is required. SCBS offers an excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and life insurance and paid time off. If you are interested, please apply using the form below. For additional information, please call 402-463-5684. EOE

The Agency

Outpatient Therapist – Kearney

The Position

South Central Behavioral Services is currently seeking a full-time Therapist in our Kearney Outpatient office. Our Outpatient office provide Mental Health, Substance Use and co-occurring services for Adults, Youth and Adolescents. As an Outpatient Therapist, you will be responsible for completing Mental Health and Substance Use assessments, providing individual and family therapy as well as facilitating group therapy. As an active member of the treatment team, you will collaborate with other providers such as probation, drug court, DHHS and other agencies involved in the client’s treatment needs. The annual pay range for this position is $45,000-$55,000, which includes bonuses on productivity and performance. With additional pay for on-call, there is also a $5,000 hiring bonus after 6 months of employment. Student Loan repayment program is also available. PLMHP, LMHP or LIMHP licensure is required. As an agency that provides co-occurring services, additional substance use certification will be beneficial. Clinical Supervision for licensure is provided internally. Our agency offers an excellent benefit package including company paid Health, Dental and Life Insurance along with paid training opportunities and licensure. This position requires rotating on-call coverage for after-hours assistance. If you’re interested in this position, please apply using the form below. For additional information, please call 308-237-5951. EOE.

The Agency

Outpatient Therapist – Hastings

The Position

South Central Behavioral Services is currently seeking a full-time Therapist in our Hastings Outpatient office. Our Outpatient office provide Mental Health, Substance Use and co-occurring services for Adults, Youth and Adolescents. As an Outpatient Therapist, you will be responsible for completing Mental Health and Substance Use assessments, providing individual and family therapy as well as facilitating group therapy. As an active member of the treatment team, you will collaborate with other providers such as probation, drug court, DHHS and other agencies involved in the client’s treatment needs. The annual pay range for this position is $45,000-$55,000, which includes bonuses on productivity and performance. With additional pay for on-call, there is also a $5,000 hiring bonus after 6 months of employment. Student Loan repayment program is also available. PLMHP, LMHP or LIMHP licensure is required. As an agency that provides co-occurring services, additional substance use certification will be beneficial. Clinical Supervision for licensure is provided internally. Our agency offers an excellent benefit package including company paid Health, Dental and Life Insurance along with paid training opportunities and licensure. This position requires rotating on-call coverage for our crisis response program. If you’re interested in this position, please apply using the form below. For additional information, please call 308-237-5951. EOE.

The Agency

Part-Time Outpatient Therapist – Kearney/Hastings

The Position

South Central Behavioral Services is currently seeking a part-time Therapist in our Kearney and Hastings Outpatient offices. Our Outpatient offices provide Mental Health, Substance Use and co-occurring services for Adults, Youth and Adolescents. As an Outpatient Therapist, you will be responsible for completing Mental Health and Substance Use assessments, providing individual and family therapy as well as facilitating group therapy. As an active member of the treatment team, you will collaborate with other providers such as probation, drug court, DHHS and other agencies involved in the client’s treatment needs. Pay is per hour of direct service and is based on licensure and experience. PLMHP, LMHP or LIMHP licensure is required. As an agency that provides co-occurring services, additional substance use certification will be beneficial. Clinical Supervision for licensure is provided internally. If you’re interested in this position, please apply using the form below. For additional information, please call 308-237-5951. EOE.

The Agency

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Mental Health Therapist – Hastings

The Position

South Central Behavioral Services is currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist in our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program located in Hastings. Our ACT program provides Mental Health therapy and/or drug and alcohol counseling to adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders as part of a mobile and interdisciplinary clinical team. As a Mental Health Therapist, you would complete assessments, advocate for our clients, assist in providing skills for independent living and support those individuals to set goals and continue skill building. Being an active member of the treatment team, you would be in communication and collaboration with physical health providers as well as pharmacy providers. The annual pay range for this position is $45,000-$55,000, which includes bonuses on productivity and performance. With additional pay for on-call, there is also a $5,000 hiring bonus after 6 months of employment. Student Loan repayment program is also available. PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP licensure is required, as well as experience with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. As an agency that provides co-occurring services, additional substance use certifications will be beneficial. Our agency offers an excellent benefit package including Health, Dental and Life Insurance along with paid training opportunities and licensure. If interested in this position, please apply using the form below. For additional information, please call 402-462-4200. EOE

The Agency

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