Psychologist/Clinical - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services seeks a licensed psychologist to support mental health services for inmates. The role includes clinical consultation, supervision of non-licensed staff, and developing programs for various inmate populations.

The position involves administering psychological tests, risk assessments, and providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice psychology in Nebraska.
• APA-accredited clinical internship preferred.
• Experience with incarcerated populations and major mental illness populations encouraged.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation to mental health staff and supervise other practitioners as needed.
• Develop, establish, implement and evaluate psychological and mental health services for inmate populations.
• Administer and interpret psychological tests and risk assessments; develop treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy and crisis management to inmates; participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Nebraska psychology license

APA-accredited internship

Tools

Psychological testing instruments

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals? Do you have a sincere understanding of psychological principles and a desire to promote rehabilitation and mental wellness among those facing unique challenges? Do you enjoy working alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making positive change? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

This is an at-will position. Compensation is commensurate with experience for fully-licensed Psychologists. Provisionally licensed individuals are also encouraged to apply and will be considered at $95,000 minimum starting salary.

Assist in the development, establishment, implementation and evaluation of psychological and other mental health services for various populations as needed. Provide clinical consultation to mental health staff. May assist the Mental Health Director in the supervision of other non-licensed psychologists, students and other mental health practitioners. Provide training to other mental health and correctional staff as needed.

DUTIES:

Provide clinical consultation to mental health staff. May assist the Mental Health Director in the supervision of other non-licensed psychologists, students and other mental health practitioners. Provide training to other mental health and correctional staff as needed. Assist in the development, establishment, implementation and evaluation of psychological and other mental health services for various inmate populations as needed. Assist in developing policies and procedures, program evaluation and research as related to mental health services. Administer psychological tests and interpret testing results. Assist in administering and interpret various risk assessments and provide treatment recommendations and/or develop treatment plans to address risk areas. Develop or supervise the development of behavioral plans for high risk or special needs inmates. Provide and supervise psychotherapy and treatment services. Provide psychological services to inmates including observation, crisis intervention and mental status evaluations. Provide crisis management/intervention services. Perform comprehensive psychological evaluations directed toward the determination of diagnosis, risks and needs, with subsequent appropriate course of treatment. Participate on involuntary medication hearings. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required. Participate/supervise the preparation of information for, and participate in, various clinical review teams as needed. Maintain and complete paperwork, reports and other documentation according to policy and as needed and required. Maintain current Nebraska licensure.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications: Completed required APA accredited clinical internship. Supervisory experience with psychological and other mental health professionals. Forensic experience. Experience working with incarcerated individuals. Experience working with major mental illness populations. Experience assessing inmates convicted of sexual offenses. Experience testifying in Mental Health Board Hearings. Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in administration of psychological tests. Bilingual English/Spanish desired and assessed.

Other:

License eligible candidates may be considered if actively pursuing licensure to become fully licensed as a Clinical Psychologist within a period not to exceed 2 years from date of hire. Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of a job offer. Must submit to a security background check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical exam and a drug test. Once employed, all incumbents must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services pre-service training program. Ability to work with diverse patient populations including the mentally ill, the socially and developmentally impaired, patients with sexual offenses, and others may be required. Ability to work as a team member.

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.