Psychology Supervisor-LRC

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Psychology Supervisor for the Men's Acute Program at Lincoln Regional Center, a Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital serving adults who need highly structured, specialized psychiatric treatment. The position is within the Division of Behavioral Health and is described as full-time, with a Monday–Friday day schedule and some flexibility in hours. The Psychology Supervisor/Program Director for men's forensic services and transition programs is responsible for program development and active treatment provision. The role participates in patient treatment team and program clinical meetings, provides program direction, and takes part in program and hospital leadership meetings, including preparation for Joint Commission and state licensure. Duties also include documentation, audits, corrective action, and compliance with standards. The supervisor may directly supervise several positions and provides direct psychological evaluation, testing, and other services. Forensic evaluation experience is preferred, including competency to stand trial, insanity evaluations, and violence risk assessments.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice psychology in the State of Nebraska.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Experience and ability to complete forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, insanity evaluations, and violence risk assessments.

Responsibilities

Develop programs and provide active treatment within the program.
Participate in patient treatment team meetings and program clinical meetings.
Provide program direction.
Participate in program and hospital leadership meetings, including Joint Commission and state licensure preparation.
Complete documentation, audits, corrective action, and standard compliance activities.
May directly supervise several positions.
Provide direct psychological evaluation, testing, and other services.