Behavioral Health Practitioner IV (Children and Family Services)

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Statewide, NE

$36.798

JR2026-00030121 Behavioral Health Practitioner IV (Children and Family Services) (Evergreen) (Open)

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner – CFS Clinical Coordination Team
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Location: Statewide (based on available office space)

Make a Difference. Make an Impact. Help People Live Better Lives.

At the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), our mission to “Help people live better lives” is the foundation of everything we do. It starts with passionate professionals who are driven to create meaningful change—and that could be you.

As a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner on our CFS Clinical Coordination Team, you will play a vital role in transforming the lives of youth with high acuity mental health and behavioral needs. You’ll provide therapeutic guidance to the youth and their professional team, focusing on stabilizing symptoms, maximizing least restrictive supports, and promoting resiliency to move toward a brighter future.

This is an opportunity to bring hope and healing to youth who need it most, all while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values your expertise and supports your growth.

Why Join DHHS?

Meaningful, impactful work serving Nebraska’s youth

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Exceptional benefits

Ongoing professional training and career development

A workplace culture that values connection, compassion, and growth

Questions?

Contact Anny Friedrichsen, Talent Acquisition Partner

📞 402-853-4914

📧 anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov

Behavioral Health Practitioner I: Provisional license to practice as a mental health practitioner in Nebraska.

Behavioral Health Practitioner II: Nebraska License as Mental Health Practitioner

Behavioral Health Practitioner III: Nebraska license as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska license as Alcohol and Drug Counselor. AND Nebraska Provisional License as Mental Health Practitioner or Nebraska Provisional License as Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Behavioral Health Practitioner IV: State of Nebraska licenses as Mental Health Practitioner and Alcohol and Drug Counselor OR Independent Mental Health Practitioner license.

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.