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.

The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Childrens Nebraska will be a world-class facility providing the full spectrum of pediatric behavioral and mental health services for children and their families. Located on our main hospital campus to provide a convenient continuum of care, the center will offer a crisis assessment center, behavioral health urgent care, 40 single-occupancy inpatient beds, a partial hospitalization program and outpatient services all guided by our innovative, trauma-informed model of care.

Three different areas to work in: Inpatient, Crisis Assessment and Partial.

A Brief Overview
Provides care for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients, acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of patients, provides empathic, active listening skills, engagement and support, case management and ensures a recovery oriented environment throughout the unit. In addition, provides indirect unit support needs related to supplies and equipment.

Essential Functions

Connects with new participants, on site or while the participant is incarcerated or hospitalized, to obtain referral information and necessary solutions
Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools.
Cultivates connectedness in the persons life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose).
Assesses emergency situations, notifies supervisor of actual or potential challenges, exercises judgment in stressful conditions and responds calmly and quickly.
Completes clinical documentation as required.
Develops and maintains community resources for education, information and referrals appropriate to participants needs.
Understands and adheres to organizations compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Communicate with other team members on care plan as an active team member
Provide assistance to nurses with accompanying patients to the rest room when needed
Proactively utilizes de-escalation techniques to prevent harm.
Assist with linen changes and room/unit restocking
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 18 years of age Required and
Healthcare student or comparable work experience in a health care environment. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety
Basic computer skills
Ability to problem solve
Ability to document per regulatory guidelines
Effective communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

BLS - Basic Life Support Required

Childrens is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Childrens, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

Childrens 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.