LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST I
- ADSD/Rural Regional Center/Carson City
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$68,361.12 to
$103,251.60
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.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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.
The Licensed Psychologist 1 is part of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) - Rural Regional Center and is located in Carson City, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, and friendly co-workers, and is a great place to work. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. Eligible candidates will hold a current license as a Psychologist issued by the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners or qualify for a temporary license. Primary duties of the position include but are not limited to:
determination of Regional Center eligibility in adherence with federal and state guidelines; performing psychological testing evaluations and providing written reports of findings as required by Nevada Medicaid Waiver; providing psychological and behavioral consultations to families and professional caregivers; and providing individual, family and group treatment and psycho-educational programs to individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities who have co-occurring emotional, behavioral or psychiatric problems.
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.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
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.