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Now hiring for the region's first-of-its-kind Behavioral Health & Wellness Center. A place where innovation meets compassion.** **Positions are anticipated to start in October of 2025. 

Day and Morning to Mid Day Shifts available

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

Opportunities in:

Crisis Assessment Center

We operate with a “No Wrong Door” philosophy, meaning every child 0-19 years old will be seen on a walk-in basis. Every child received immediate crisis assessment and their treatment plan begins during the same visit.

Inpatient Care

For those requiring a higher level of care, inpatient hospitalization includes diagnostic evaluation, medication management, family assessments and comprehensive follow-up plans.

Services also include group therapy, social skills training, occupational therapy and meetings with the family’s community support network like schools, childcare, community organizations and extended family.

A Brief Overview

Serves as a contributing member on the Behavioral Health team; provides screening and assists with patient disposition plans that present with a health crisis. Helps Behavioral Health patients connect with resources that allow them to manage mental crisis as they arise; improve overall health and potentially avoid hospital encounters. Assists with posting discharge care and connecting patients to community resources and supports for individuals with complex circumstances.

Essential Functions

+ Provides brief interventions and psychoeducation to support patient wellness and recovery.

+ Works in a highly collaboratively manner with therapy clients' assigned case managers, and other service providers, within and outside facility.

+ Assists in developing measurable individualized therapy goals and objectives.

+ Serves as the primary contact for all payors regarding utilization review and management issues.

+ Delivers support of clinical integration needs of other clinical services, and collaboration with medical director leadership.

+ Maintains a patient first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.

+ Participates in clinical huddles when working with medical & behavioral health providers to review the appointment schedule for the day and determine which patients will need visits.

+ Ensures that documentation compliance requirements are met consistently.

Education Qualifications

+ **Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or related field is required**

Experience Qualifications

+ Experience working in a clinic or hospital setting Preferred

Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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**Requisition ID** : 22708