Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Complete court‑ordered evaluations, including competence, insanity, and risk assessments, at the Lincoln Regional Center.
• Provide testimony regarding expert opinions.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice psychology in the State of Nebraska or eligible to obtain a provisional license.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Experience conducting assessments with both adults and adolescents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use technology to facilitate telehealth evaluations and complete written reports.

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $60.00/hour. Provisionally licensed starting pay rate: $55.28/hour.

Schedule

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday with some flexibility.

Benefits

The State of Nebraska offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits