Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist - Lincoln Regional Center

Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist-Located at the Lincoln Regional Center!

We are looking for a skilled, professional Forensic Evaluator, Psychologist. In this role, you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to adult patients with mental illness at Lincoln Regional Center (LRC), an inpatient, 250-bed, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital that is run by NE DHHS and is located in Lincoln, NE.

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

You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans.

For more information about this position, contact Anny Friedrichsen
at 402-853-4914 or email anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov.

 

This position will be responsible for completing court-ordered evaluations, including competence, insanity, and risk assessments, at the Lincoln Regional Center. Knowledge of relevant statutes and case law is necessary. Testimony regarding expert opinions will be required.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska or eligible to obtain a provisional license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting competency to stand trial, insanity, and risk assessment evaluations.
• Knowledge of relevant Nebraska statutes and case law.
• Experience offering court testimony and capable of being qualified as an expert witness in Nebraska in the relevant areas.

Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation

Hiring rate of position

Starting pay rate:

$60.00/hour.

Provisionally licensed starting pay rate: $55.28/hour (Provisionally licensed)

Work schedule:

Work Schedule: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday-Friday with some flexibility.

Partial remote work opportunities available.

 

 

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Benefits

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