State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$1.00

Classification Salary Range:

$1.00 - $1,000.00

Job Posting:

JR2024-00003427 Forensic Psychiatrist (Open)

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Job Description:

Join our dynamic healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest! The Lincoln Regional Center, a Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital inpatient and residential program, provides compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to our diverse community. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical oversight and care to adult patients with mental illness

The Forensic Psychiatrist will play a crucial role in evaluating and assessing individuals involved in legal cases, offering expert opinions, and providing mental health insights within a legal context. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both psychiatry and the legal system, demonstrating the ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and communicate findings effectively.

Pay starts at $350,000 and is commensurate on education and experience.

Job Duties:

• Prepares specialized forensic evaluation reports for the courts and others based on knowledge of specific forensic psychiatry issues, including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility and prediction of future dangerousness.
• Conducts evaluations to provide opinions on civil commitment and other specialized forensic issues, as well as the psychiatric status of patients
• Collaborate with a team of clinicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver comprehensive care.
• Participate in case reviews, treatment planning, and peer consultations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• M.D. degree and license to practice medicine in Nebraska
• Must have completed an ACGME accredited forensic psychiatry fellowship and be board eligible or board certified in forensic psychiatry.
• Applicants must be interested in working for the State of Nebraska forensic psychiatry department up to 50% of the time.
• Applicants must be interested in working in the State of Nebraska clinical care services carrying a clinical case load as assigned.

Why Lincoln, Nebraska?

Discover the vibrant and welcoming community of Lincoln, where you'll find an ideal blend of urban amenities and Midwestern charm. Here are some compelling reasons to make Lincoln your home:

Lincoln is the capital of the state of Nebraska with a population of about 290,000 and encompassing 100 square miles in the southeast portion of the state. Interstate 80 connects Lincoln and Omaha and passes through the city as a gateway to the West. Lincoln is home to various universities and colleges, including the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, whose Huskers are a proud member of the Big Ten Conference.

With many miles of biking, hiking, and walking trails as well as plentiful parkland, Lincoln offers a high quality of life and is a great place to raise a family. The city has significantly lower commute times than similar-sized cities and has vibrant, active neighborhood associations in all areas of the community.

Lincoln is home to many diverse racial, religious, and ethnic groups. The city has welcomed refugees from over 40 countries since the 1970s. Lincoln offers a vibrant cultural scene that includes local theatre, symphony, museums, and the arts. The Lied Center for Performing Arts anchors cultural entertainment.

Lincoln boasts a vibrant downtown, including the Pinnacle Bank Arena, located in the Historic Haymarket section and which is the site of numerous sporting and entertainment events. The downtown area offers a wide variety of dining options and nightlife, including The Railyard on Canopy Street. The Haymarket is filled with exceptional restaurants, shopping, galleries and is well known for its open-air Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning from May through October.

There are many reasons why you should move to Lincoln, Nebraska. The cost of living is low, and the quality of life is high. People are friendly, and the town offers all the modern amenities of a large city.

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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