Behavioral Health Specialists, Inc., is the largest community-based
behavioral health care provider in Northeast Nebraska, providing
services to the area for over 15 years. We are committed to excellence
in healthcare and have a proven track record. We are always in search of
highly talented people who excel at what they do and are looking for a
career that includes growth and development. At BHS we value diversity,
ideas, innovation, and our employees. If this sounds like a company that
you would like to be a part of, please e-mail your resume to Tana Godel
(tgodel@4bhs.org). Please identify the exact position you are applying
for within your cover letter.
BHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Openings - 7/13/2010
Applied Practice Registered Nurse-Nurse
Practitioner (APRN-NP)
BHS is currently seeking a full-time APRN in our Outpatient Mental
Health program. The qualified candidate must be licensed as an
APRN-NP with a behavioral health endorsement. An APRN-NP is a
registered nurse who has obtained additional education and licensure to
manage common health problems and chronic conditions including
prescribing treatments and medications. Nurses educated as either a
nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist may qualify for
licensure as an APRN-NP if they meet all of the licensure requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide professional psychiatric services to patients of the
agency.
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing
psychiatric care for clients as they present to the agency
- Provide emergency assessments as warranted
- Order any ancillary medical care as needed
- Prescribe controlled substance Schedules II through V. APRN-NPs
may receive samples.
- Practice in collaboration and consultation with physicians and
other health care practitioners.
- Supervise clinical work of Licensed Practical Nurse or
Registered Nurse at BHS, Inc.
- Provide supervision to other therapists as assigned.
- Provide consultation and supervision/direction to other clinical
staff members as needed
- Assist with on-call supervisory needs as indicated by the
Director of Outpatient Clinical Services
- Attend seminars and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Provide consultation, education and prevention services to other
agencies and individuals.
- Participate in networking with other agencies and attends
community meetings as deemed appropriate for the position
- Promote the establishment of adequate community resources and
services for clients in the community.
- Complete necessary clinical documents and evaluations in a
timely manner.
- Forward all requested documents to referents.
- Develop treatment plans in conjunction with clients.
- Communicate with managed care companies as needed for
authorization of services.
- Must be a Nebraska licensed driver with a good driving/safety
record.
- Ability to accurately assess for risk, formulate accurate
diagnoses, provide comprehensive evaluations with clear
recommendations, and develop treatment plans.
- Ability to provide medication management services and monitoring
for patients.
- Possess good oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop professional documents in a timely manner.
- Ability to pass an extensive background check.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and
have the ability to move and/or assist disabled clients, as necessary.
Human Service Tech
BHS is currently seeking a full-time Human Service Tech. The qualified candidate must be over the age of 21 and
would need to have a Bachelor's degree in the Human Services field from
a four-year college or university; or one to two years' related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
- Assist residents in learning and practicing new behaviors,
including responsibility with assignment and chores.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
- Monitor vital signs and mental status functioning of
individuals.
- Observe and record resident self-administration of medication.
- Provide therapeutic interventions for inappropriate/unacceptable
behaviors by helping residents identify what s/he needs and new ways
of handling the situation.
- Identify and document changes in behaviors, and notify other
staff as needed.
- Possess good oral/written communication skills.
- Willingness to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- If recovering, a minimum of two years continuous sobriety is
required.
- Possess a Nebraska license with a good driving/safety record.
- Other job-related requirements.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
required to sit and must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Psychologist - BHS
BHS is currently seeking a Psychologist in our Outpatient Program.
The Psychologist performs advanced professional psychological
activities, and provides clinical supervision for other staff as
assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
Service Provision:
- Provides professional psychological services in their area of
specialization in psychology for a defined program, service or
project.
- Performs assessments of developmental, intellectual, and
personality functioning.
- Performs evaluations for determinations of appropriate placement
for children.
- Provides individual, family and group therapy services as
assigned.
Supervision:
- Supervises clinical cases as assigned, which may include
clinical supervision of Provisionally Licensed Psychologists,
clinical psychology interns, masters level therapists, and bachelors
level staff.
May be required to provide consultation services to programs within
the agency (e.g. Therapeutic Foster Care).
Provides in-service training to staff and interns of Behavioral
Health Specialists, Inc.
Emergency Coverage:
- Provides supervision to staff members completing emergency risk
assessments, which may include direct involvement with the client in
determining the level of risk the client poses.
- May be required to provide clinical supervision to staff
handling emergencies after hours.
Professional Identity:
- Attends seminars and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Provides consultation, education and prevention services to
other agencies and individuals.
- Participates in networking with other agencies and attends
community meetings as deemed appropriate for the position.
- Promotes the establishment of adequate community resources and
services for clients in the community.
Documentation:
- Completes necessary clinical documents and evaluations in a
timely manner.
- Forwards all requested documents to referents.
- Develops treatment plans in conjunction with clients.
- Communicates with managed care companies as needed for
authorization of services.
Education and/or Experience
- Doctoral degree Ph.D./Psy.D. in a clinical or counseling
psychology field. Must be fully licensed, eligible for licensure, or
currently possess a provisional license in psychology with the
expectation of obtaining full licensure within six months of
employment. Must have or be willing to acquire Criminal Justice
Provider endorsement within six months of employment.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to accurately assess for risk, formulate accurate
diagnoses, provide comprehensive evaluations with clear
recommendations, and develop treatment plans.
- Ability to provide individual, family and group therapy as
assigned
