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 Requirements
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.
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The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference.
Some DHHS programs impact all Nebraskans; for example, we educate and protect people through public health activities like ensuring clean and safe drinking water and licensing and certifying all healthcare professionals. We also touch our state's most vulnerable citizens. Our services assist the elderly, low-income, and those with disabilities; we provide safety to abused and neglected children and vulnerable adults; and thousands of Nebraskans rely on the services of our seven 24-hour facilities.