Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

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Job summary

Health & Human Services - Agency 25 is seeking a Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist to provide expert analysis for adult patients at Lincoln Regional Center. The position supports the Behavioral Health Division in a 250-bed state psychiatric hospital.

Responsibilities include court-ordered evaluations (competence, insanity, risk), producing written reports, and offering expert testimony while staying current with Nebraska statutes. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice psychology in 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform court-ordered evaluations including competence, insanity, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert testimony in Nebraska.
• Work with adult patients at Lincoln Regional Center.
• Use telehealth evaluations and complete written reports.
• Maintain knowledge of statutes and case law.

Skills

Forensic evaluation

Court testimony

Written communication

Telehealth

Job description

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.

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.

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

• pay
• benefits
• paid time off
• retirement
• professional development opportunities

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

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