Forensic Correctional Psychologist - Clinician & Trainer

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks a licensed psychologist to support mental health services for inmates. The role includes clinical consultation, supervision of non-licensed staff, and developing programs for various inmate populations.

The position involves administering psychological tests, risk assessments, and providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice psychology in Nebraska.
• APA-accredited clinical internship preferred.
• Experience with incarcerated populations and major mental illness populations encouraged.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation to mental health staff and supervise other practitioners as needed.
• Develop, establish, implement and evaluate psychological and mental health services for inmate populations.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests and risk assessments; develop treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy and crisis management to inmates; participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Nebraska psychology license

APA-accredited internship

Tools

Psychological testing instruments

Job description

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks a licensed psychologist to support mental health services for inmates. The role includes clinical consultation, supervision of non-licensed staff, and developing programs for various inmate populations.

The position involves administering psychological tests, risk assessments, and providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning within a correctional setting.