Psychiatrist/Forensic Psychiatrist-Lincoln Regional Center

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 2,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist or Forensic Psychiatrist for the Lincoln Regional Center. This position involves delivering compassionate mental health services in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will conduct evaluations, manage medications, and participate in interdisciplinary care for individuals with complex psychiatric conditions. The compensation starts at $325,000 for General Psychiatrists, with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• M.D. degree and license to practice medicine in Nebraska.
• Completed an ACGME approved Psychiatric residency program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry.
• Forensic psychiatrists must have completed a forensic psychiatry fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient care.
• Conduct specialized forensic psychiatric evaluations and prepare reports.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Forensic evaluations

Education

M.D. degree

Completion of ACGME accredited residency

Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry

Completion of forensic psychiatry fellowship (for Forensic Psychiatrist)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate: $2,000
Reference: JR2026-00026258 Psychiatrist/Forensic Psychiatrist-Lincoln Regional Center (Evergreen) (Open)

Job Description

Join a dedicated and mission-driven team providing critical mental health services in the heart of the Midwest. The Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is a Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and residential services for adults with complex mental health needs. As a Psychiatrist at LRC, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for individuals experiencing serious mental illness.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) touches the lives of Nebraskans every day. Our mission "Helping people live better lives" guides the work we do and the impact we strive to make. At DHHS, every teammate contributes to that mission. We are committed to elevating, engaging, and empowering those who choose to dedicate their talents to serving others.

We recognize the tremendous value our teammates bring to the State of Nebraska. DHHS supports our physicians with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a General or Forensic Psychiatrist, you will provide expert psychiatric care to adult patients within Nebraska’s state behavioral health system. You will work closely with clinicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with complex psychiatric conditions. This role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while contributing to the care and recovery of some of Nebraska’s most vulnerable individuals.

Examples Of Work

General Psychiatrist

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other clinical staff to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings, peer consultation, and case reviews to ensure high-quality care and clinical accountability.

Forensic Psychiatrist

• Conduct specialized forensic psychiatric evaluations and prepare reports for courts and other entities regarding issues such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and risk assessment.
• Perform evaluations related to civil commitment and other forensic mental health matters.
• Provide consultation regarding the psychiatric status and treatment needs of forensic patients.
• Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient treatment and safety.
• Participate in treatment planning, peer consultation, and case review activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• General Psychiatrist: M.D. degree and license to practice medicine in Nebraska. Completed an ACGME approved Psychiatric residency program and board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry.
• Forensic Psychiatrist: Must have completed an ACGME accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship and be board-eligible or board-certified in forensic psychiatry.

Compensation

• General Psychiatrist: Starting at $325,000
• Forensic Psychiatrist: Starting at $350,000

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. 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.