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Psychologist - DD

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son logoSon · Omaha, NE
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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.
  • 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!
  • If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementHealth insuranceVision insurancePaid time off

Additional Information

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Beatrice, NE, Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE Hiring Rate: $1.000 Job Posting: JR2026-00027113 Psychologist - DD (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans! 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.

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