The Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired works to help blind and visually impaired Nebraskans achieve full and rewarding lives through independent living skills and assisting with finding employment in Nebraska and across the country. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II, under general supervision, you will perform routine counseling and guidance relevant to an individual's overall adjustment to blindness. In this position, you will provide job placement in the rehabilitation of blind/visually impaired individuals. Tasks performed vary greatly and are based on the needs of the individual client, families or guardians or consulting agency. Successful candidates for employment must be able to satisfactorily pass an extensive criminal background check. All new hires will complete 600 hours of immersion training in Lincoln, at NCBVI expense, at the Nebraska Center for the Blind to learn the alternative skills of blindness (cane travel, Braille, assistive...

Description Performs varying levels of medical work in supervising and treating patients or administering a program at a state owned correctional institution. May instruct resident physicians in the modern principles and practices of psychiatry. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating 10 institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates, statewide. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS Values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Chyelle...

Description Salary range for this position is $34.555 - $59.239 per hour. Salary may be commensurate with applicant's education and experience, if approved. Those graduating from a PA or NP program within the next three months are welcome to apply! Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call (402) 479 - 5630. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Chyelle Pitts-Chatman at 402-479-5812 or chyelle.pittschatman@nebraska.gov. Location: Tecumseh and Lincoln Examples of Work The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is seeking to hire full time Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to provide primary health care services. Selected candidate will be joining our staff of Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description Provide individual and group counseling to inmates. Provide crisis intervention to inmates. Conduct risk assessments and treatment planning for group participants. Consult with appropriate staff regarding clinical concerns. Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Screen and refer inmates to appropriate programs or treatment. Update/revise treatment plans and recommend changes in case management as inmates' statuses change. License eligible individuals also encouraged to apply, and will be considered at a lesser salary -- $22.02/hour for fully licensed and $18.77/hour for provisionally licensed. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating 10 institutions, which house approximately 5,200 inmates, statewide. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American...