Mental Health Security Unit Supervisor/Team Lead (NRC)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.005

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018573 Mental Health Security Unit Supervisor/Team Lead (NRC) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

08-26-2025

Job Description:

Are you looking for a leadership role where you make a difference in the lives of others and help improve public safety? The Norfolk Regional Center wants you to apply right now!

Norfolk Regional Center's vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training.

We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety.

We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans.

 

The Team Leader will work with the RN unit Supervisor to ensure the assigned units goals are achieved. The essential duties of the Team Leader are:
• Supervise and lead Mental Health Specialists assigned to unit.
• Ensure unit and staff are in compliance with hospital policy/procedures.
• Ensure staff respond to emergency or crisis situations according to hospital policy, and licensing rules and regulations.
• Intervene in verbal disputes and/or provide physical intervention that includes restraining individuals utilizing the hospital approved crisis intervention model.
• Ensure patient and unit searches are completed.
• Attend and participate in unit treatment team meetings.
• Ensure summary documentation concerning patient behavior, shift activity and action taken is completed per policy.
• Ensure all Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement metrics are attained.
• Conduct Incident reviews related to any restraint or seclusion, QA identified opportunity for improvement and as requested by Administrative Council which may include video review, staff education and training.
• Assist in development of behavior intervention plans.
• Provide "Just in Time" mentoring, coaching of assigned MHSS II positions, including ensuring all new staff are provided on unit orientation and mentoring.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in human services, social/behavioral sciences, mental health care or related field OR experience providing direct care services to patients with mental illness or other disability. Experience leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and/or supervising others. Must be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations; at least 21 years of age to work with adolescent client populations.

Other: Must possess a valid driver's license.

Special Notes: State agencies are responsible to evaluate each of their positions to determine their individual overtime eligibility status as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Positions in this class work with potentially dangerous , mentally disturbed patients. Positions are subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.) or for shortages of personnel. Must successfully complete a prescribed physical examination. May be required to acquire and maintain a Medication Aide certification for settings other than assisted living, nursing home or ICF-MR facilities.

Schedule:

Days and hours will be discussed at interview to include some weekend hours.

Wage:

$30.005 per hour to start, with an increase to $31.506 per hour after successful completion of probation.

 

Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of supervision; security measures required in the care of criminal and dangerously insane patients; techniques of caring for physically and/or mentally ill patients; human behavior and performance; principles and methods for instructing individuals and groups.

Skill in: listening and understanding; communicating effectively as appropriate for the intended audience; teaching others how to do something.

Ability to: manage human resources; plan, assign, direct and evaluate work of staff; learn, interpret and apply applicable State and federal regulations; work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel in giving total patient care; prepare pertinent and accurate reports of patient care and other unit activities; carry out established security measures for protection of patients, employees and the community; make decisions and act quickly in situations involving patient care or safety; lift, push, pull or bend to assist patients in meeting their needs and maintaining safety within the facility/unit.

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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