Mental Health Specialist - Med Aide Norfolk Regional Center

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:

$27.320

Job Posting:

JR2026-00027140 Mental Health Specialist - Med Aide Norfolk Regional Center (Evergreen) (Open)

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

06-25-2026

Job Description:

We are hiring Mental Health Specialist Med Aide 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 Med Aide.

What We Offer
• 156% state-matched retirement contribution
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 79% employer-paid health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Available Shift is an overnight shift. Specific schedule will be discussed at interview.

Wage: $27.320/hour plus shift differential
Effective July 1st the wage will be $28.140

 

Job Duties – Mental Health Specialist / Med Aide

• Administer medications under the supervision of an LPN or RN, including oral, inhalation, topical, and installation routes, and perform blood glucose monitoring, reporting out-of-range readings.

• Assist patients with daily living activities and support individualized treatment plans within a structured, therapeutic environment.

• Observe and document patient behavior, progress, and responses to treatment, communicating changes to the clinical team.

• Maintain patient safety, security, and a positive, supportive atmosphere, participating in therapeutic activities and promoting appropriate behaviors.

• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other staff to coordinate care, contribute to team meetings, and support treatment planning.

• Follow facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, ensuring confidentiality and accurate documentation.

• Respond to emergencies, assist with patient transport, and participate in ongoing training and professional development.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations; be at least 21 years of age to work with adolescent client populations. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.

Preferred Qualifications: Medication Aide License.

One or more years of education or experience in human services, related field, or stable experience in customer service or military service involving direct or indirect work with others.

Other: ***Medication Aide License NOT Required, NRC Will Train!!!!*** 

  ***Valid Driver's License is required

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). Incumbents are required to work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance and work overtime up to and including entire shifts. These positions are subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.) Positions classified to this class may be exposed to infectious waste, communicable diseases, and blood and airborne pathogens such as TB, HIV and Hepatitis. May work with potentially dangerous patients. May be Required to acquire and maintain a Medication Aide certification. Must maintain an active Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, (CPR) certification, and behavioral intervention certification courses for facility requirements. Positions in this class may require an employee to possess a valid driver’s license and provide a passenger vehicle with adequate liability insurance.

Knowledge of: safety and security measures required in the care of mentally ill patients; techniques of caring for physically and/or mentally ill patients; knowledge of principles and methods of maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Skill in: listening and understanding; communicating effectively as appropriate for the intended audience while supporting patients’ daily living activities.

Ability to: complete courses and competency evaluations; interpret and follow all policies; provide quality daily care to patients; make decisions and act quickly in situations involving patient care or safety; use computer programs to document patient care information; count accurately and record numerical and alphabetical data; implement written treatment/training plans with supporting written and computer record keeping; effectively communicate with co-workers, management and patients; observe, recognize, report on physical status; offer support to lesser experienced workers; stand on feet for long periods of time; work regularly scheduled shifts with predictable attendance; work overtime up to and including entire shifts.

 

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