Forensic Psychologist & Expert Evaluator (Court Testimony)

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services, seeks a Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist for the Lincoln Regional Center in Lincoln, NE. This in-person role offers a hybrid schedule and a chance to impact Nebraska's behavioral health services.

You will conduct court-ordered evaluations (competence, insanity, risk), provide expert testimony when qualified, and contribute to patient care at a 250-bed state psychiatric hospital.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice psychology in Nebraska or eligible for provisional license.
• Doctoral degree in psychology is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court-ordered evaluations including competence, insanity, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert testimony when qualified in Nebraska.
• Assess adults with mental illness at Lincoln Regional Center.
• Prepare written reports detailing evaluation findings.

Skills

Psychologist licensure

Forensic evaluations

Statutes knowledge

Adult/adolescent assessments

Court testimony

Written & oral communication

Telehealth reports

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job description

The State of Nebraska, Health & Human Services, seeks a Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist for the Lincoln Regional Center in Lincoln, NE. This in-person role offers a hybrid schedule and a chance to impact Nebraska's behavioral health services.

You will conduct court-ordered evaluations (competence, insanity, risk), provide expert testimony when qualified, and contribute to patient care at a 250-bed state psychiatric hospital.