Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychologist

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

JR2025-00014851 Psychologist - Norfolk Regional Center (Open)

The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital providing inpatient mental health risk reduction treatment for individuals striving for community reintegration. We value our team members as individuals and provide opportunities for career growth, continued education, and training.

The Psychologist will play a crucial role in our Behavioral Health Division, offering care and oversight to adult patients with mental illness. The incumbent will provide leadership to treatment teams, collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals, conduct comprehensive evaluations, and develop psychological treatment plans to support patient rehabilitation.

Lead treatment teams, medical staff, and various hospital committees.

Train staff on psychological best practices and risk management techniques.

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.

Perform psychological evaluations, including assessments of intellectual ability, personality, and risk for elopement, suicide, violence, and sexual re-offense.

Participate in diagnostic staff meetings with the Psychiatry team to determine patient diagnoses.

Provide expert testimony for mental health board hearings.

Assist in program development and policy improvement.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Psychology. Licensed to practice psychology in Nebraska or eligible for a provisional license.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - occasional weekend shifts may be required.

Expertise in psychological assessments and risk evaluation measures.

Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with intellectual disabilities and personality disorders.

Understanding of the Nebraska Sex Offender Commitment Act and Mental Health Commitment Act.

Ability to develop and implement psychological treatment programs and training initiatives.

We seek human service professionals who share our passion for providing high‑quality psychological care and support.

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. 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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