Make a Difference in Mental Health Care — Join Our Team as a Psychologist!

Location: Lincoln Regional Center, Lincoln, NE

Salary: Negotiable

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with schedule flexibility.

Who We Are:

At the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), we believe in the power of purpose. Our mission — Helping people live better lives — drives everything we do. Every role in our organization is vital, and your work as a Psychologist will have a real, lasting impact on the lives of others.

About the Opportunity:

We’re seeking a dedicated Psychologist to join our team at the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC), a 250-bed, Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital. As part of our Behavioral Health Division, you’ll provide expert mental health care to adults living with severe mental illness in a structured, recovery-focused setting.

This is more than a job — it’s a calling to help people heal, grow, and reclaim their independence.

What You’ll Do

As a Psychologist at LRC, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations (cognitive, personality, and risk assessments).
• Develop and lead individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide both individual and group therapy sessions.
• Serve as a key clinical voice on interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Offer expert consultation on behavioral strategies and therapeutic approaches.
• Deliver training to staff on psychological practices and risk management.
• Contribute to policy improvements and program development.
• Provide expert testimony at mental health board hearings.

What We’re Looking For

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Psychologist/Licensed: Doctorate in Psychology. Licensed in Nebraska.
• Psychologist/Provisionally Licensed: Doctorate degree in Psychology. Eligible for a provisional psychology license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of post-doctorate experience.
• Experience working with patients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Key Skills for Success:

• Expertise in psychological assessment and treatment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Passion for trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented services.

Compensation is commensurate with experience for fully licensed Psychologists. Provisionally licensed individuals are also encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Why DHHS?

Working at LRC means joining a mission-driven team that values compassion, innovation, and safety. We offer a supportive environment where your voice matters and your clinical skills make a real difference. If you’re ready to make an impact while growing your career in public mental health, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

For more information, visit DHHS Nebraska or contact Anny Friedrichsen at 402-853-4914 or anny.c.friedrichsen@nebraska.gov

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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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.