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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.

This Licensed Psychologist I is part time position located in Las Vegas, Nevada with a work schedule of Monday - Friday 8am-12 noon. This position will be responsible for conducting program evaluation, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities for children's mental health. This position provides technical expertise needed to design and conduct evaluation of programs within DCFS Children's Mental Health and in the community. This position evaluates the effectiveness of services and develops and monitors adherence to quality standards.The position develops policies and procedures, determines and evaluates service delivery goals, and ensures that internal and external providers meet policy and regulatory standards. May participate in or lead workgroups with multiple agencies and community partners in order to interpret relevant legislation and create policies and procedures for implementation. This position may administer, score, and interpret standardized measures for program evaluation. This position will design and compose aggregate and individual program reports. This position is familiar with clinical assessment methods. This position may develop and conduct training within DCFS Children's Mental Health and in the community on clinical assessment methods, clinical topics, best practice, and evidence informed intervention approaches and practices utilizing a system of care approach. Training may be provided to a broad array of practitioners that could range from mental health clinicians to specialized foster care parents. Professional duties are performed in accordance with license requirements of the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners.

The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in genuine partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS recognizes that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS utilizes a family centered model in delivering services that is focused on engaging children, families and the family team, and encouraging their participation in decisions. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff that are committed to the Nevada children and families we serve!

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: