Psychologist - DD

Posted 8 days ago

nebraska governmentLincoln (NE)

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About the role

Psychologist - DD (Open) The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a compassionate and committed individual to join our team as a Psychologist in our Developmental Disabilities Division. This vital role directly supports our mission of Helping People Live Better Lives.
Key Responsibilities: Testifies at Developmental Disability Court Ordered Custody Hearings and renders judgment as to the person's diagnosis. Provides information to law enforcement as well as legal system officials. May perform psychological evaluations and conduct assessments. Provides psychological services to patients including observation, psychological evaluations, a review of psychological testing results, psychotherapy and treatment plan management. Serves as a consultant to other staff in developing effective psychological treatment programs. Serves as case manager for treatment of patients including a review of progress, revision and coordination of treatment. Provides training to other staff psychologists in the psychological management of patients. Assists in the establishment of psychological services for various psychiatric populations on an as needed basis. Work Schedule & Flexibility: The training schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The full-time work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility available. This position may also require participation in an on-call rotation, which includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Wage: Negotiable
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska. A doctoral degree in psychology is required. Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Nebraska is preferred but may have a provisional license as a Psychologist.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Developmental Disabilities. Other: Must have a valid driver's license for work-related travel. Work Environment & Expectations: This position will be officed in either Lincoln, Omaha, or Beatrice, based on candidate preference and office availability. This position will require work-related travel.
Why Join Us? Working at DHHS offers more than a paycheck—it provides purpose.
Benefits include: Vacation and sick leave begin accruing immediately upon hire.13 paid holidays per year. Agency-backed retirement plan with 156% employer match. Supportive leadership and team culture. Numerous opportunities for internal advancement as well as continuous learning and development. Start your career with Nebraska today and make a meaningful impact on families across our state!
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.
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.

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