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Posted: 17-Jun-26
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
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Internal Number: 2026
Psychologist-Opportunities Across Nebraska
Forensic Psychology | Inpatient Behavioral Health | Developmental Disabilities
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)
Helping People Live Better Lives
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking licensed and provisionally licensed psychologists to join our team in a variety of rewarding practice settings across Nebraska. Whether your passion lies in forensic evaluation, inpatient behavioral health treatment, sex offender risk reduction, or developmental disabilities services, we offer meaningful career opportunities that allow you to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities.
With positions available in Lincoln, Norfolk, Omaha, and Beatrice, psychologists can choose a practice environment that aligns with their professional interests while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, affordable living, and strong work-life balance.
Why Choose Nebraska DHHS?
At DHHS, psychologists play a vital role in shaping lives and strengthening communities. Our clinicians enjoy:
- Diverse clinical opportunities across multiple specialty areas
- Competitive compensation
- Monday-Friday schedules with flexibility
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Comprehensive State of Nebraska benefits package
- Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays annually
- State retirement plan with a 156% employer match
- Continuing education, training, and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Opportunities for advancement and leadership
Current Psychologist Opportunities
Forensic Evaluator Psychologist
Lincoln Regional Center | Lincoln, Nebraska
Join Nebraska’s premier forensic psychiatric program at Lincoln Regional Center, a 250-bed Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital serving adults with serious mental illness.
In this specialized role, you will:
- Conduct Competency to Stand Trial evaluations
- Complete Criminal Responsibility (Insanity) evaluations
- Conduct Violence and Risk Assessments
- Perform forensic interviews and psychological testing
- Prepare comprehensive forensic reports
- Provide expert witness testimony
- Collaborate with courts, attorneys, judges, and treatment teams
This position offers a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of psychology and the legal system while contributing to public safety and patient rehabilitation.
Preferred Experience:
- Forensic evaluations
- Risk assessments
- Court testimony
- Knowledge of relevant statutes and case law
Psychologist – Adult Behavioral Health
Norfolk Regional Center | Norfolk, Nebraska
Norfolk Regional Center is a specialized psychiatric hospital providing inpatient mental health and risk reduction treatment services for individuals preparing for successful community reintegration.
As a Psychologist, you will:
- Lead interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Facilitate individual and group therapy
- Conduct violence, suicide, elopement, and sexual re-offense risk assessments
- Consult with psychiatry, nursing, social work, and rehabilitation professionals
- Provide expert testimony for Mental Health Board hearings
- Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives
This role is ideal for psychologists interested in serious mental illness, rehabilitation, behavioral treatment, and risk reduction programming.
Preferred Experience:
- Post-doctoral clinical experience
- Sex offender treatment populations
- Risk assessment and treatment planning
- Behavioral health treatment programs
Psychologist – Developmental Disabilities Services
Lincoln, Omaha, or Beatrice, Nebraska
Join Nebraska’s Developmental Disabilities Division and help improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the state.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting psychological evaluations and assessments
- Providing consultation to treatment teams
- Participating in Developmental Disability Court-Ordered Custody Hearings
- Offering expert diagnostic opinions
- Assisting law enforcement and legal system partners
- Developing treatment recommendations and psychological services
- Providing psychotherapy and treatment plan oversight
- Training and consulting with other clinical professionals
This position offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice, consultation, advocacy, and systems-level impact.
Preferred Experience:
- Developmental Disabilities services
- Psychological assessment
- Court involvement and consultation
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology
- Licensed Psychologist in Nebraska or eligible for Nebraska licensure
- Provisionally licensed psychologists are encouraged to apply
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical experience in behavioral health, forensic psychology, developmental disabilities, or related settings
- Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams
Join Our Mission
At Nebraska DHHS, every psychologist contributes to something larger than themselves. Whether you’re conducting forensic evaluations, helping patients recover from serious mental illness, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, or guiding treatment teams, your expertise directly impacts the lives of Nebraskans every day.
If you are seeking a career that offers purpose, professional growth, clinical diversity, and work-life balance, we encourage you to explore psychologist opportunities with Nebraska DHHS.
For additional information, please contact:
Anny Friedrichsen
Talent Acquisition Partner
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Phone: 402-853-4914
Email: anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov