Psychologist/Clinical - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: York
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services -
Agency 46 Location: York, NE Hiring Rate: $1.000 Job Posting:
JR2025-00014442 Psychologist/Clinical - Nebraska Correctional
Center for Women (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no
date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job
Description: Are you passionate about making a difference in the
lives of individuals? Do you have a sincere understanding of
psychological principles and a desire to promote rehabilitation and
mental wellness among those facing unique challenges? Do you enjoy
working alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your
passion for making positive change? If so, we invite you to join
our dynamic team. Nebraska Correctional Center for Women: The
state's only secure correctional facility for adult women.
Diagnostics and evaluation for newly incarcerated women as well as
routine mental health services. Psychological evaluations for court
ordered 90-day evaluators. This in an at-will position.
Compensation is commensurate with experience for for fully-licensed
Psychologists. Provisionally licensed individuals are also
encouraged to apply and will be considered at $95,000 minimum
starting salary. Assist in the development, establishment,
implementation and evaluation of psychological and other mental
health services for various populations as needed. Provide clinical
consultation to mental health staff. May assist the Mental Health
Director 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. DUTIES:
Provide clinical consultation to mental health staff. May assist
the Mental Health Director 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. Assist in developing
policies and procedures, program evaluation and research as related
to mental health services. Administer psychological tests and
interpret 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. 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. Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed to practice psychology in
the state of Nebraska. Preferred Qualifications: Completed required
APA accredited clinical internship. 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. Experience in administration
of psychological tests. Bilingual English/Spanish desired and
assessed. Other : License eligible candidates may be considered if
actively pursuing licensure to become fully licensed as a Clinical
Psychologist within a period not to exceed 2 years from date of
hire. 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. Ability to work
with diverse patient populations including the mentally ill, the
socially and developmentally impaired, patients with sexual
offenses, and others may be required. Ability to work as a team
member. 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.htmlbenefits 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. Current employees of the State of Nebraska
should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and
access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing
page.
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