Psychologist/Licensed - Omaha

State of Nebraska • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) Sexual Offense Services has an opening for a psychologist in our inpatient sexual offense treatment program in Omaha. NDCS Sexual Offense Services also has an opening for a psychologist to conduct mandatory evaluations related to the Sex Offender Commitment Act (1199 psychologist). The 1199 psychologist travels to various NDCS facilities as needed. Assist in the development, establishment, implementation and evaluation of psychological and other mental health services for various inmate populations as needed but with emphasis on persons convicted of sexual offenses. Provide clinical supervision to mental health staff, including those working with individuals convicted of sexual offenses. May assist the Chief Psychologists for Sexual Offense Services and the Director of Psychiatry in the supervision of other non-licensed psychologists, students and other mental health practitioners. Provide training to other mental health and correctional staff as needed. This in an at-will position. Compensation is commensurate with experience for fully licensed Psychologists. License-eligible individuals are also encouraged to apply and will be considered at $95,000 minimum starting salary. Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Nebraska.
• Proof of licensure and transcripts required upon acceptance of a job offer.
• Must submit to a security background check.
• Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical exam and a drug test.
• Once employed, all incumbents must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services pre-service training program.

Nice To Haves

• Completed required APA accredited clinical internship.
• Management experience.
• Supervisory experience with psychological and other mental health professionals.
• Forensic experience.
• Experience working with incarcerated individuals.
• Experience working with major mental illness populations.
• Experience assessing inmates convicted of sexual offenses.
• Experience testifying in Mental Health Board Hearings.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired and assessed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to mental health staff.
• May assist the Chief Psychologists for Sexual Offense Services and the Director of Psychiatry in the supervision of other non-licensed psychologists, students and other mental health practitioners.
• Provide training to other mental health and correctional staff as needed.
• Assist in the development, establishment, implementation and evaluation of psychological and other mental health services for various inmate populations as needed but with an emphasis on persons convicted of sexual offenses.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures, program evaluation and research as related to mental health services.
• Review and interpret psychological testing results.
• Assist in administering and interpret various risk assessments and provide treatment recommendations and/or develop treatment plans to address risk areas.
• Develop or supervise the development of behavioral plans for high risk or special needs inmates.
• Provide and supervise psychotherapy and treatment services.
• Provide psychological services to inmates including observation, crisis intervention and mental status evaluations.
• Provide crisis management/intervention services.
• Perform comprehensive psychological evaluations directed toward the determination of diagnosis, risks and needs, with subsequent appropriate course of treatment.
• Participate on involuntary medication hearings as well as screen/monitor individuals who may need to be considered for involuntary medication.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings as required.
• Participate/supervise the preparation of information for, and participate in, various clinical review teams as needed.
• Maintain and complete paperwork, reports and other documentation according to policy and as needed and required.
• Maintain current Nebraska licensure.
• Participating on the clinical review team guiding assessment and treatment decision-making for persons incarcerated for sexual offenses
• Conducting risk assessments and treatment plans for patients prior to starting treatment
• Participating in quarterly treatment reviews for patients, and writing discharge summaries.
• Conducting 1199 evaluations on person convicted of sexual offenses before they parole or discharge their sentence.
• Testifying at Mental Health Commitment Board Hearings will be required.

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees