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Psychologist-Lincoln Regional Center

$55.29 hourly
Full time Licensed Mental Health Professional Psychologist

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).

Job Requirements

Qualifications / Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS: • Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska.
PREFERRED: • 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.

Loan Forgiveness?

Yes

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About Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

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.

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