Psychology Fellow - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Children's Nebraska is offering a post-doctoral psychology fellowship position starting in August 2026. The fellowship is a 12-month full-time position. Fellows work between the hours of 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM.

Fellows will receive a competitive salary starting at $62,652. A relocation stipend will be available for those who qualify. Fellows are also eligible for employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options and paid holidays.

Applications are due by December 1, 2025. You will need to provide a cover letter, updated CV, and three letters of reference.

At Children's Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families-from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

A Brief Overview

Provides quality psychological evaluations, therapy, education and consultation to children, families in Behavioral Health at Children's Hospital, and in clinics, agencies, and the community as assigned. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals.

Essential Functions

• Provides quality consultation, psychotherapy, and psychological testing to children, families and adults in Behavioral Health, on inpatient units, and in clinics as assigned.
• Provides assigned number of hours of direct client contact per week including absences.
• Performs services in manner that is seen by physicians, referral sources, and other qualified evaluators as timely and of high quality.
• Performs evaluation, treatment planning and treatment procedures that are appropriate to patient needs.
• Adheres to ethical standards of the American Psychological Association.
• Keeps adequate documentation of intake information, psychological testing, treatment plans, and contacts with patients, referral sources, and community resources regarding patient's care.
• Completes progress notes within five (5) days of standard client contact; before leaving the treatment setting for patients expressing self-injurious behavior or thoughts. Completes psychological reports within ten (10) days of testing.
• Completes intake summaries within 2 treatment sessions, including appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides written documentation of contact with teachers, attorneys, family members, and others providing or receiving information about patients within 5 days of contact.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, community agencies, and professionals.
• Completes letters and reports regarding patient care to be sent to referral sources or agencies, as appropriate, within seven (7) days of client contact.
• Conducts self in a courteous and respectful manner in interactions with staff and physicians.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to phone calls and requests for information.
• Participates in regular supervision with designated staff members.
• Participates in peer supervision meetings and supervisory sessions.
• Offers constructive insight into issues discussed.
• Supports the working team through participation in department events.
• Ensures maximum reimburseability for services provided.
• Enters appropriate charges int o the Electronic medical record
• Ensures authorization / notification of insurance plan provider is obtained for emergency visits and follow-up care at Behavioral Health.
• Secures authorization as needed for continuation of services provided.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
• Participates in committee work / departmental projects as requested.

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Children's is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.