Psychologist - Kearney, Hastings and Lincoln YRTC
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Hastings Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$0.00

Classification Salary Range:
$1.00 - $1,000.00

Job Posting:
JR2023-00000424 Psychologist - Kearney, Hastings and Lincoln YRTC (Open)

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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, "Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.

We recognize that our employees bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

We are looking for a skilled, licensed Psychologist. In this role you will be an integral part of our Children and Family Services Division and provide critical care to the youth and families at the Youth and Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers in Hastings, Kearney, and Lincoln.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIRED: 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: Experience working with adolescents and families, particularly as it relates to behavioral/mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders and trauma.

Hiring rate of position

Negotiable

Work schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, will also be required to work on-call rotation

Job duties

As a Psychologist you will:

• Review collateral clinical assessments and perform psychological evaluations and/or assessments of clinical need as necessary for residents of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers in Hastings, Kearney, and Lincoln.

• Work directly with youth and/or their families for the provision of individual, family and group therapy services.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

• May provide training for other Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center staff.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledges of policies, procedures and practices governing clinical psychology; conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for diagnosis and proper treatment; administration of psychological tests. Ability to train and supervise subordinates on developing effective psychological/mental health treatment plans; effectively communicate orally and in writing; interpret psychological tests. Skills in observing and evaluating the psychological status of residents; conducting psychotherapy individual/family/group sessions; providing testimony in court hearings; analyzing the psychological status of residents; completing written psychological assessments.

For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Children and Family Services, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov.

For additional information about this position you may contact Anny Friedrichsen by phone at 402-853-4914 or email at anny.c.friedrichsen@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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, 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.

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