Children's Nebraska is offering a Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship position!
The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center (BHWC) at Children’s Nebraska offers the full
spectrum of behavioral and mental health services to meet the growing needs of children and
adolescents in Nebraska and the Midwest. The outpatient department at BHWC is offering two
fellowship positions starting in August 2027.
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 $63,480 subject to the withholding
of taxes. A relocation stipend will be available. Fellows are also eligible for employee benefits,
including paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision insurance options and paid holidays. There
may be options to be hired on following completion of the fellowship.
Applicants must have completed their training in an APA or CPA accredited PhD or PsyD
program. Applicants must have completed a one-year APA accredited internship in
child/pediatric psychology. Applicants should have significant experience working with children,
adolescents, and their families in a clinical setting. Hiring is contingent upon official verification
of completion of all doctoral degree requirements through the graduate school conferring the
degree prior to starting the fellowship. Eligibility for licensure as a PLP in Nebraska is required,
and eligibility for licensure as an LMHP in the state of Nebraska is preferred.
How to Apply: Applications are due on November 30, 2026. You will need to provide
a cover letter, updated CV, and three letters of reference.
At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.
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.
Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the region’s only freestanding pediatric health system, we are committed to delivering world-class expertise close to home — from primary care to more than 50 pediatric specialty services serving families across a five-state region and beyond.
Children’s is home to Nebraska’s only Level IV regional neonatal intensive care unit, the state’s first and only Level I pediatric trauma center, and Nebraska’s only nationally ranked Level 4 epilepsy center dedicated exclusively to children. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranked among the nation’s best in nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, and pulmonology and lung surgery.
As an independent, nonprofit organization, we lead with a People First philosophy that emphasizes safety, belonging and shared purpose. We celebrate a diverse, inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive personally and professionally. Wellbeing is a strategic priority, with programs and initiatives in place to support team members’ mental, social, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
Children’s Nebraska is consistently recognized for excellence as an employer, including being named a top in-state employer by Forbes and receiving the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals. Children’s also is the only healthcare system in the state to earn the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America.
Together, our providers, researchers, nurses and team members are redefining what’s possible in pediatric healthcare and strengthening the future of children and families in our communities.
Learn more at ChildrensNebraska.org.
