Join Our Team

We value each and every individual, and we’re passionate about caring for those who are experiencing behavioral health challenges. It’s an incredibly rewarding mission that our team is dedicated to achieving.

Region 3 Employment Opportunities:

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services is hiring
for a Professional Partner

Position will close May 16, 2025 or when filled.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

What you’ll do!

The Professional Partner coordinates supports and services for youth and young adults between the ages of 3 – 26 years with behavioral health needs within the 22 county area of Region 3. The position provides case coordination up to 12 families and utilizes the Wraparound Approach by building a team dedicated to providing flexible, non-traditional and unconditional care to assist the family in meeting their needs and achieving their goals. It ensures that families have a voice and ownership in developing an accessible, comprehensive individualized support plan.

What you’ll need!

  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least two years’ experience working with children and/or families.
  • The ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • The desire to work with families that have children with behavioral health needs.

What we offer!

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and other desired criteria. Eligible for compensation increase after 6-month satisfactory probationary period has been completed along with Annual raises.
  • Support. We’ll provide a positive environment and the tools for success with training, performance reviews, and opportunity for compensation increases.
  • We value a work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules.
  • A fun, casual work environment.
  • Employer paid Health Insurance, Dental Insurance and Life Insurance.
  • Flexible spending account (Section 125 for child care and medical expenses).
  • Retirement – 403b Plan offering 6% employer contribution.
  • Paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and paid sick leave (vacation day accrual based on years of service!).
  • Paid bereavement leave.
  • Voluntary term life insurance, vision insurance, AFLAC supplemental insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Agency provided transportation for travel to work related meetings.

Who we are!

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, one of six Behavioral Health Regions in Nebraska, is responsible for the development and coordination of publicly funded behavioral health services within its 22-county service area encompassing central and south central Nebraska. Region 3 contracts with and manages a network of community-based behavioral health providers. The system offers a comprehensive array of prevention, treatment and recovery support services for individuals across the life span experiencing a behavioral health challenge while focusing on the support of wellbeing, resiliency, recovery, and quality of life.

 

Interested individuals should submit a resume to Tammy Burgeson, Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, PO Box 2555, Kearney, NE 68848. www.region3.net

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,493.00 – $44,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • working with children and/or families: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

 

Benefits

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We encourage a healthy work-life balance and support our staff to live their best life. That’s why we offer:

Insurance

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision – VSP
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Paid Leave

  • Vacation
  • Sick
  • Personal Leave
  • Holiday 
  • Compensatory Time
  • Flex Time

Retirement

  • Equitable Life Insurance Company (Retirement Account)
  • Retirement Plan with Company Contribution

Workplace

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Benefit
  • Professional Development
  • Family Friendly
  • Strengths-Based
  • Casual Dress Code

Small Team, Big Mission

We’re a tight-knit group of people who share a common mission. We frequently have new job opportunities for you to help take part in our mission. We’ll post new opportunities above. If we aren’t currently hiring, feel free to still apply and we’ll keep your information on file. Complete the application below and mail it, your resume, and three professional references to us at:

Operations and Human Resources Director
Region 3 Behavioral Health Services
PO Box 2555
Kearney, NE  68845-2555
tburgeson@region3.net

Region 3 Behavioral Health Services is a participating employer in the E-Verify Program.

Region 3 is committed to Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunities.  It is the policy of Region 3 Behavioral Health Services not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, military status, language, veteran’s status, mental disorder, political affiliation, parental status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.

Región 3 esta comprometida en practicar la  “Acción Afirmativa” y oportunidades iguales de empleo. Es la política de Región 3 el no discriminar en contra de cualquiera de sus empleados o candidatos de empleo en base a raza, cultura, orientación sexual, estatus socioeconómico, color de piel, religión, credo, edad, sexo,  discapacidad, nacionalidad o ascendencia, lengua, estado civil, estatus militar, embarazo o ciudadanía.