Specifications include, but are not limited to: provide Transitional Living Housing, including Mental Health Programming, for Parole clients ; SERVICE REQUIREMENTS/ IN SCOPE SERVICES 1. Provide participants a safe, secure short-term transitional living opportunity to individuals released from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services for parole supervision by the NBOP / Division of Parole Supervision. a. The transitional living residence should be located within the State of Nebraska, preferably in or near a city of the first class as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. 16-101, a city of the primary class as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. 15-101, or a city of the metropolitan class as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. 14-101. 2. Service requirements include one of three tiers or types of transitional housing listed below: a. Licensed Halfway House: A 24 hour structured supportive living/treatment/recovery facility generally following primary treatment licensed by the Department of Health & Human Services/Division of Public Health/Licensure Unit that serves justice-involved individuals; i. Staffing Requirements: A mental health professional licensed by the Division of Behavioral Health for the State of Nebraska must be part of the staff. Acceptable licensure includes but is not limited to psychologists, LCSW, LIMHP, LMHP and LADC. ii. Examples of classes or programming include but are not limited to behavioral health, substance abuse, and life skills.
