Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
The work we do matters!
- Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25
- Location: Lincoln, NE
- Hiring Rate: $2.000
Job Posting
JR2026-00029871 Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center (Open)
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About the role
Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist-Located at the Lincoln Regional Center!
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, "Helping people live better lives," motivates us to make a difference, starting here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those who spend their energy making the world a little brighter.
Our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska, and their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training, and development opportunities for personal and professional growth and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
We are looking for a skilled, professional Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist. In this role, you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to adult patients with mental illness at Lincoln Regional Center (LRC), an inpatient, 250-bed, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital that is run by NE DHHS and is located in Lincoln, NE.
LRC serves people who need very specialized psychiatric services and provides services to people who require a highly structured treatment setting because of mental illness.
You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans.
For more information about this position, contact Anny Friedrichsen
This position will be responsible for completing court-ordered evaluations, including competence, insanity, and risk assessments, at the Lincoln Regional Center. Knowledge of relevant statutes and case law is necessary. Testimony regarding expert opinions will be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska or eligible to obtain a provisional license. A doctoral degree in psychology is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience conducting competency to stand trial, insanity, and risk assessment evaluations.
- Knowledge of relevant Nebraska statutes and case law.
- Experience offering court testimony and capable of being qualified as an expert witness in Nebraska in the relevant areas.
Additional information
Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Candidates provisionally licensed will be considered.
Pay and benefits
Starting pay rate: Negotiable
Work schedule
Work Schedule: Typical work schedule will be Monday Thru Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Schedule can be a combination of in-person and hybrid.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Licensed as a Psychologist (or will be before starting in the position) in the State of Nebraska. Experience conducting forensic evaluations.
- Knowledge of relevant statutes and case law.
- Experience conducting assessments with both adults and adolescents.
- Experience providing court testimony and qualified to provide expert opinions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to use technology to facilitate telehealth evaluations and complete written reports.
Additional information
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page:
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
- Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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