Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Certified Master Social Worker-Lincoln Regional Center
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Certified Master Social Worker – Lincoln Regional Center
Job ID: JR2025-00017851. Posted 1 week ago. Location: Lincoln, NE.
Pay: $29.64–$43.70 per hour plus a $3.00 hourly facility differential.
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
Job Duties
Under limited supervision, perform Certified Master Social Worker duties, determining client needs and providing complex therapeutic services.
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to participate in treatment planning for assigned clients.
Liaise with the community as client needs warrant.
Provide psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and initiate and implement discharge planning.
Manage a caseload of approximately 20 patients.
Communicate through written reports to Mental Health Boards and Courts as needed.
Provide clinical guidance to social workers, direct staff, practicum students, or volunteers.
Work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Work.
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: Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Legal Requirements
Certification as a Master Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is required.
Certification as a Mental Health Practitioner by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is also required.
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Certifications must be obtained before starting work; provisionally licensed applicants may start at a lower wage range.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Theories and methods of social diagnosis; biopsychosocial assessment; family systems; systems theory; social institutions; crisis intervention; etc.
Skills in observing and interpreting verbal and non‑verbal behavior; interviewing clients; conducting differential diagnoses; formulating goals; assembling relevant facts; discussing sensitive topics.
Ability to conduct psychotherapy of a complex nature; interpret complex psychosocial phenomena; serve as role model; communicate practice and theory; mediate negotiations; generate creative solutions; write concise and accurate reports.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position. For more information visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our employees and supports an inclusive environment. We promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging and make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.
Contact Anny Friedrichsen Talent Acquisition Partner for DHHS anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov 402-853-4914
Ready to make a difference? Apply through the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services website at http://dhhs.ne.gov.
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Pay: $29.64–$43.70 per hour plus a $3.00 hourly facility differential.
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
Job Duties
Under limited supervision, perform Certified Master Social Worker duties, determining client needs and providing complex therapeutic services.
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to participate in treatment planning for assigned clients.
Liaise with the community as client needs warrant.
Provide psychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and initiate and implement discharge planning.
Manage a caseload of approximately 20 patients.
Communicate through written reports to Mental Health Boards and Courts as needed.
Provide clinical guidance to social workers, direct staff, practicum students, or volunteers.
Work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Work.
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: Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Legal Requirements
Certification as a Master Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is required.
Certification as a Mental Health Practitioner by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is also required.
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Certifications must be obtained before starting work; provisionally licensed applicants may start at a lower wage range.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Theories and methods of social diagnosis; biopsychosocial assessment; family systems; systems theory; social institutions; crisis intervention; etc.
Skills in observing and interpreting verbal and non‑verbal behavior; interviewing clients; conducting differential diagnoses; formulating goals; assembling relevant facts; discussing sensitive topics.
Ability to conduct psychotherapy of a complex nature; interpret complex psychosocial phenomena; serve as role model; communicate practice and theory; mediate negotiations; generate creative solutions; write concise and accurate reports.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position. For more information visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our employees and supports an inclusive environment. We promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging and make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.
Contact Anny Friedrichsen Talent Acquisition Partner for DHHS anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov 402-853-4914
Ready to make a difference? Apply through the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services website at http://dhhs.ne.gov.
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