Psychology Supervisor-LRC

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement match

Paid Holidays

Leave accruals

Flexible schedules

Negotiable Pay

Job summary

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at the Lincoln Regional Center in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Psychology Supervisor for the Men’s Acute Program within the Division of Behavioral Health.

Leadership role involves program development, active treatment, and coordination with treatment teams, Joint Commission readiness, and compliance audits. Forensic evaluations background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice psychology in Nebraska.
• Experience and ability to complete forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial, insanity evaluations, and violence risk assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychology services for the men’s forensic and transition programs.
• Provide direct psychological evaluation, testing, and related services.
• Participate in patient treatment team meetings, program clinical meetings and leadership meetings.
• Ensure program and hospital compliance with Joint Commission and state licensure standards.

Education

Nebraska psychology license

Job description

Job Posting

JR2026-00029307 Psychology Supervisor-LRC (Open)

Hiring Agency

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$2.000

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychology Supervisor to join our interdisciplinary team at the Lincoln Regional Center.

The Lincoln Regional Center is seeking a full-time Psychology Supervisor with the Division of Behavioral Health for our Men's Acute Program. The Lincoln Regional Center is a Joint-Commission accredited state psychiatric hospital for adult patients.

LRC serves people who need very specialized psychiatric services and provides services to people who, because of mental illness, require a highly structured treatment setting.

The Psychology Supervisor/Program Director for the men's forensic services and transition programs is responsible for program development, active treatment provision within the program, participation in patient treatment team meetings, program clinical meetings and direction, involvement in program and hospital leadership meetings including Joint Commission and state licenser preparation, documentation, audits, corrective action and standard compliance. They may also serve as direct supervisor for several positions. This position will also provide direct psychological evaluation, testing and other services. Experience and ability to complete forensic evaluations including competency to stand trial, insanity evaluations, and violence risk assessments is preferred.

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

What We Can Offer You

• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Flexible schedules
• Pay rate: Negotiable

Located at Lincoln Regional Center in Lincoln, NE

Work Schedule: M-F day shift with some flexibility on hours

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.

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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.