Psychologist-Lincoln Regional Center
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$55.290

Job Posting:
JR2023-00001256 Psychologist-Lincoln Regional Center (Open)

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Job Description:
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," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that 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 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 which 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, because of mental illness, require a highly structured treatment setting.

You have the passion, we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans

Job duties

The psychologist in this position provides clinical services to women committed to the Lincoln Regional Center by the courts or mental health boards. This requires knowledge of clinical treatment and assessment methods for adults with serious mental illness, personality disorders, substance use disorders, sex offending behaviors, and other dangerous behaviors towards self and others. The psychologist will provide psychological testing, therapeutic treatment, and discharge planning. Court and mental health board testimony may be needed. Preference will be given to psychologists that have experience providing trauma informed care and or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and personality disorders. Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Experience with trauma informed care experience working in a psychiatric hospital, forensic mental health unit, or correctional environment.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Hiring rate of position

Starting pay rate:

$55.29/hour. Provisionally licensed starting pay rate: $45.68/hour

Work schedule

Work Schedule: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday-Friday with some flexibility. Partial remote work opportunities available.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Computer skills; Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of relevant laws, ethical codes, and regulations.

For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Behavioral Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov. For more information about this position, contact Anny Friedrichsen at 402-853-4914 or email anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov.


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. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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