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.

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.

Under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept in a trainee capacity. Incumbents may be automatically progressed to Licensed Psychologist 1 upon receipt of licensure as a psychologist in the State of Nevada. Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is currently recruiting Psychological Assistant positions. Under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept in a trainee capacity. Incumbents may be automatically progressed to Licensed Psychologist upon receipt of licensure as a psychologist in the State of Nevada. Psychological Assistants at SNAMHS provide psychological testing, evaluation, counseling, developing behavioral intervention strategies, consultation, and group and individual psychotherapy in inpatient and outpatient settings. Incumbents will provide crisis intervention, help develop safety plan recommendations for patients, and conduct patient interviews. Psychological Assistants may provide clinical supervision for trainees and serve on committees for SNAMHS. Psychological Assistants may have involvement in assisting with training doctoral interns who are placed at SNAMHS through the Nevada Psychology Internship Consortium (NV-PIC). Positions are anticipated to be assigned to Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital or Stein Forensic Hospital. This is a full-time position with anticipated work schedule of 8a-5p Mon-Fri, with Sat/Sun off. Incumbent will work an innovative variable schedule and is exempt from overtime pay. As condition for continued employment, the incumbent must complete and maintain all position and agency required trainings and certifications.

Employment with the State meets eligibility requirements to apply for the federal student loan forgiveness program after 10 years of employment and payments on loans. SNAMHS' mission is to protect, promote and improve the physical and behavioral health of the people of Nevada. We provide an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System, accrual of 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax. SNAMHS provides continual on-going training and education to our staff, including paid release time for attending trainings and the availability of on-site CEUs.

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