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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST I
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $66,001.68 to  $99,681.12  PAY GRADE: 44
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Division of Child and Family Services
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 10.170
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 14950
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 09/02/2011
Close Date: 09/27/2012
Recruiter:
   LIEKA FITZGERALD
   Phone: (702)486-2903
   Email: lfitzgerald@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Licensed Psychologists provide psychological testing, evaluation, psychotherapy, counseling, and consultation to clients or inmates in residential, inpatient and outpatient settings, at a mental health, intellectual disabilities, or correctional facility, or in other settings where psychological services are provided.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES position provides therapy, day treatment, and targeted clinical case management to children, from birth through six years, and their families. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for teaching and supervising clinicians and reviewing all clinical documentation to ensure that treatment is appropriate and effective. Other duties include supervision of seven Mental Health Counselors II and serving as the lead mental health consultant to the Head Start program in the community. THE PLANNING AND EVALUATION UNIT position must have the knowledge, experience and expertise to conduct program evaluation, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities for children?s mental health. This position provides leadership and technical expertise needed to design and conduct evaluation of programs within DCFS Children?s Mental Health and in the community. This position administers, scores, and interprets tests for individual clients and for program evaluation. This position develops and conducts training within DCFS Childrens Mental Health and in the community on clinical assessment methods, clinical topics, and intervention approaches. DESERT WILLOW TREATMENT position provides psychological services at Desert Willow Treatment Center, a 24/7 psychiatric hospital providing mental health services to children and adolescents. This position performs clinical services consistent with the standards of the American Psychological Association and the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners. The primary duties of this position include performing psychological evaluations and testing; providing psychological/behavior consultations; providing treatment and discharge planning; and providing individual, family, and group therapy. This position performs administrative duties such as developing policies and resources, developing programs, teaching, and managing a continuous quality improvement team as required by the Joint Commission.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    One year of post-doctoral experience in providing psychological services in an inpatient, outpatient or residential setting.
Special Requirements
    Licensed Psychologist I's must possess current licensure as a Psychologist issued by the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners at the time of appointment and maintain licensure as a condition of continuing employment.
    Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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