Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services - Agency 25, is seeking a qualified Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist to join Lincoln Regional Center in Lincoln, NE. You will perform court-ordered evaluations including competency, insanity, and risk assessments, contributing to clinical decision-making at this 250-bed state facility.

The position requires Nebraska licensure as a psychologist or eligibility for a provisional license, plus experience with forensic evaluations and expert testimony.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Psychologist in Nebraska or eligible for provisional license.
• Experience conducting competency to stand trial, insanity, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of Nebraska statutes and case law; ability to provide expert opinions in court.

Responsibilities

• Perform court-ordered evaluations (competence, insanity, risk assessments) at Lincoln Regional Center.
• Provide expert testimony and opinions in court when required.

Skills

Forensic evaluations

Court testimony

Licensure in Nebraska

Adult clinical assessments

Education

Licensed psychologist in Nebraska

Tools

Telehealth technology

Job description

Job Posting
JR2026-00026016 Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center (Open)

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$61.000
Job Posting
JR2026-00026016 Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center (Open)
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Job Description
Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist-Located at the Lincoln Regional Center!
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.
For 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 [e-mail].
This position will be responsible for completing court-ordered evaluations, including competence, insanity, and risk assessments, at the Lincoln Regional Center. Knowledge of relevant statutes and case law is necessary. Testimony regarding expert opinions will be required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska or eligible to obtain a provisional license.
Preferred Qualifications

• 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 in the relevant areas.
  

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation
Hiring rate of position
Starting Pay Rate
$60.00/hour.
Provisionally licensed starting pay rate: $55.28/hour (Provisionally licensed)
Work Schedule
Work Schedule: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday-Friday with some flexibility.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Licensed as a Psychologist (or will be before starting in the position) in the State of Nebraska. Experience conducting forensic evaluations.
• Knowledge of relevant statutes and case law.
• Experience conducting assessments with both adults and adolescents.
• Experience providing court testimony and qualified to provide expert opinions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use technology to facilitate telehealth evaluations and complete written reports.
  

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. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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.