Psychologist-Norfolk Regional Center

About the role

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychologist to join their team at the Norfolk Regional Center (NRC).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
• Assess intellectual functioning, personality characteristics, and risks related to suicide, violence, elopement, and sexual re-offense.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other clinical professionals to determine diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Provide consultation regarding treatment strategies and behavioral management approaches.
• Train and mentor staff on psychological best practices and risk reduction techniques.
• Participate in hospital committees, program development initiatives, and quality improvement efforts.
• Provide expert testimony at Mental Health Board hearings and other legal proceedings when necessary.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology.
• Licensed to practice psychology in Nebraska or eligible for a provisional license.
• One year of post-doctorate experience.
• Experience working with sex offender populations.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend coverage may be required.

Pay

Negotiable

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and risk evaluation.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based treatment practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with serious mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and personality disorders.
• Knowledge of Nebraska's Mental Health Commitment Act and Sex Offender Commitment Act.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop treatment programming and provide staff training.

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.

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.