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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Norfolk, NE
Hiring Rate:
$28.140
Job Posting:
JR2026-00028993 Mental Health Specialist Norfolk Regional Center (Evergreen) (Open)
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Job Description:
We are hiring Mental Health Specialist at the Norfolk Regional Center
About Norfolk Regional Center
The Norfolk Regional Center (NRC) was created by an act of the Nebraska Legislature in 1885. NRC currently serves two distinct populations of adult males who are committed by a Mental Health Board for inpatient psychiatric treatment. In 2006, NRC began providing treatment to individuals who have sexually offended. The Nebraska Sex Offender (SO) Treatment Program improves public safety by reducing the risk of re-offense, while also improving the quality of patients' lives.
In 2018, NRC opened the Medical Support Program and began providing high quality nursing and medical treatment for men with significant physical conditions and a variety of psychiatric, cognitive, and aging issues. The program provides activities designed to maintain optimal functioning while at the same time meeting the specific psychiatric care and safety needs of each patient.
Make a Difference in a Structured, Secure Care Environment
The Norfolk Regional Center is seeking dependable, motivated individuals to join our team as Mental Health Specialists (MHS). In this role, you will provide hands-on care, supervision, and daily support to patients in a secure facility.
This is a direct care position—not a licensed clinical or therapy role. MHS staff are essential to maintaining safety, supporting daily routines, and contributing to a structured therapeutic environment.
Application Requirement (Please Read Carefully)
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the Education section of the application. Applications with incomplete education information may not receive further consideration.
Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this position
Wage: $28.140 plus applicable shift differential
Shifts at NRC – All shifts will be a combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts
8 Hour Shifts: 1st Shift (6:45am - 3:15pm), 2nd Shift (2:45pm - 11:15pm), and 3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am).
12 Hour Shifts: 7am-7pm, 11am-11pm, 7pm-7 am
On-Call Requirements
32 hours (minimum) per month, 16 hours have to be weekend hours (2:45pm Fridays - 7:00am Mondays)
Schedules will be discussed in more details at time of interview.
Training Hours:
Week 1: Mon 8am – 5pm – Tues-Fri 6:45 – 3:15
Weeks 2 & 3: Monday–Friday: 6:45 AM–3:15 PM
Weeks 4 & 5: Mentor Program Hours will vary to accommodate the mentor’s schedule.
Week 6: Make-up time for any missed training hours.
Job Duties:
As a Mental Health Specialist, you will play a vital role in the care of patients at Lincoln Regional Center to include:
Monitors the safety and security of patients within assigned unit.
Assists with security procedures such as patient searches, room searches, and safety checks of the environment.
Interacts with patients in care to instruct, orient and assist patients with program goals; report and/or document care delivery and observations.
Monitors and provides assistance with activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and other personal hygiene activities.
Maintains safe and sanitary environment by performing laundry, housekeeping, and infections control standards.
Recognizes emergency or crisis situations and intervenes as necessary utilizing appropriate behavioral interventional programs, verbal de-escalation techniques, and/or provide physical intervention that includes restraining patients. React in a calm, professional manner to support patients. Maintains a positive attitude with patients served and staff.
Administer medication or first aid treatment, including lifesaving procedures.
Lifts and repositions patients.
Escorts and…