Psychiatrist/Forensic Psychiatrist-Lincoln Regional Center

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Minimum Qualifications: General Psychiatrist: M.D. degree and license to practice medicine in Nebraska.

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HealthcarePsychiatrist

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Lincoln, NE

$2.000

JR2026-00026258 Psychiatrist/Forensic Psychiatrist-Lincoln Regional Center (Evergreen) (Open)

Join a dedicated and mission-driven team providing critical mental health services in the heart of the Midwest. The Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is a Joint Commission-accredited state psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and residential services for adults with complex mental health needs. As a Psychiatrist at LRC, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for individuals experiencing serious mental illness.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) touches the lives of Nebraskans every day. Our mission “Helping people live better lives” guides the work we do and the impact we strive to make. At DHHS, every teammate contributes to that mission. We are committed to elevating, engaging, and empowering those who choose to dedicate their talents to serving others.

We recognize the tremendous value our teammates bring to the State of Nebraska. DHHS supports our physicians with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions for individuals with serious mental illness.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other clinical staff to deliver coordinated patient care.
Participate in treatment planning meetings, peer consultation, and case reviews to ensure high-quality care and clinical accountability.

Conduct specialized forensic psychiatric evaluations and prepare reports for courts and other entities regarding issues such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and risk assessment.
Perform evaluations related to civil commitment and other forensic mental health matters.
Provide consultation regarding the psychiatric status and treatment needs of forensic patients.
Collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient treatment and safety.
Participate in treatment planning, peer consultation, and case review activities.

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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.