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Psychologist Supervisor - BHP Supervisors and Residential Programs

PsychologistFull-Time

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Job Description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $1.000 Job Posting: JR2026-00025782 Psychologist Supervisor - BHP Supervisors and Residential Programs (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. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates.

The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).

Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe." This in an at-will position.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. For additional information, call at 402-479-3094. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

The psychologist supervisor is responsible for providing clinical oversight and supervision to behavioral health supervisors and programing within NDCS residential treatment units.

Scope of work includes: *Provide direct clinical supervision to behavioral health supervisors. *Mentor and train staff in clinical skills, therapeutic techniques, and effective interventions. *Collaborate with administrative and clinical teams to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programming for clients in residential treatment. *Monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and make adjustments as needed to enhance outcomes. *Facilitate communication among team members to promote a cohesive and collaborative working environment. *Participate in the assessment and treatment of clients as needed. *Psychological testing and evaluation.

Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Psychology with a psychologist license by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Required clinical internship plus one year experience as a licensed psychologist with management experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Subject matter experience preferred. Other: Proof of licensure 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and supervision to behavioral health supervisors within residential treatment units. Develop and evaluate evidence-based programming while conducting psychological testing and evaluations for clients.

Requirements

Requires a Doctorate in Psychology and a valid license from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Must have completed a clinical internship and possess at least one year of experience as a licensed psychologist with management experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff MentoringClinical EvaluationBehavioral Health ManagementCrisis Intervention

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 3.0
Below most Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,627 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lincoln

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lincoln, NE metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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