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Job Description:
Make an Impact. Lead with Purpose. Change Lives.
Are you ready to lead a passionate team and play a transformational role in the lives of Nebraska’s youth?
At the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) in Kearney, we’re on a mission to help youth live better lives through effective, compassionate services that empower them to grow, heal, and become thriving members of our communities.
We’re looking for a Clinical Behavioral Health Supervisor (Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor II) who’s not only a skilled clinician but also a heart-forward leader ready to make a lasting impact.
Perks & Benefits That Support You:
We believe that when we take care of you, you can better care for others.
✅ 156% state-matched retirement plan
✅ 79% employer-paid health insurance
✅ 13 paid holidays + generous leave from day one
✅ Paid life insurance ($20,000)
✅ Vision & dental insurance
✅ Tuition reimbursement
✅ Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ Ongoing training & career development
✅ Supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance
✅ Stability & job security through public service
Your Role:
As the Clinical Behavioral Health Supervisor, you will guide and inspire a team of LMHP and PLMHP staff, while delivering high-quality mental health services for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of behavioral health professionals.
- Developing and overseeing individualized treatment plans for youth with high-acuity needs.
- Providing direct therapy and crisis intervention for youth facing behavioral, substance use, and mental health challenges.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide whole-person, trauma-informed care.
- Serving as an on-call resource, ensuring 24/7 access to mental health support.
Why Join YRTC-Kearney?
This is more than a job — it’s a calling. Join a mission-driven team committed to holistic, rehabilitative care and changing lives every single day.
This is more than a job — it’s a calling. Join a mission-driven team committed to holistic, rehabilitative care and changing lives every single day.
✔️ Flexible weekday schedule: M–F | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
✔️ On-call rotation for additional experience and impact
✔️ Competitive pay with shift differentials
✔️ Real career growth – Your leadership matters here
✔️ On-call rotation for additional experience and impact
✔️ Competitive pay with shift differentials
✔️ Real career growth – Your leadership matters here
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor I: Nebraska License as a Mental Health Practitioner.
Behavioral Health Practitioner Supervisor II: Nebraska License as a Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience with youth in juvenile justice or behavioral health programs.
Legal Requirements: Licensure requirements for all levels pursuant to Nebraska State Statutes 38-2122, 38-2124, and 38-316.
Salary:
- Level I: $33.161/hour Min Permanent Rate: $34.820/Hour
- Level II: $37.789/hour Min Permanent Rate $39.679/hour
- PLUS $3.00/hour shift differential for qualifying hours!
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You'll Bring:
- Expertise in crisis intervention, therapeutic methods, and treatment planning.
- Leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- A heart for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.
Take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on Nebraska's youth. Apply today and help shape a brighter tomorrow!
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.
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