Forensic Psychologist: Competence & Risk Evaluations

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services seeks a Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist for the Lincoln Regional Center to perform court-ordered evaluations – including competence, insanity, and risk assessments – and to provide expert opinions and testimony in court. The role supports adult patients in a 250-bed, state psychiatric hospital setting.

Licensure in Nebraska is required (or eligibility for provisional licensure).

Qualifications

• Minimum: Licensed to practice psychology in Nebraska or eligible to obtain a provisional license.
• Preferred: Experience conducting competency to stand trial, insanity, and risk assessment evaluations; knowledge of Nebraska statutes and case law; experience offering court testimony and qualified as an expert witness.

Responsibilities

• Conducting forensic evaluations for competence to stand trial, insanity, and risk assessments.
• Using the law and case law to inform evaluations.
• Providing expert opinions and testimony in court proceedings.

Skills

Licensed Psychologist in Nebraska

Court testimony

Communication skills

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services seeks a Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist for the Lincoln Regional Center to perform court-ordered evaluations – including competence, insanity, and risk assessments – and to provide expert opinions and testimony in court. The role supports adult patients in a 250-bed, state psychiatric hospital setting.

Licensure in Nebraska is required (or eligibility for provisional licensure).