APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$63,308.16 to
$94,335.84
PAY GRADE: 37
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
Psychological Developmental Counselors provide services in a clinic or community setting including standardized developmental assessments, individual and group intervention, counseling and service coordination for families with children who have, or may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Psychological Developmental Counselors provide specialized support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in a clinic or community setting. This includes providing standardized developmental assessments, individual and group intervention, and service coordination for families with children with ASD and FASD. This position is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of the Department of Health and Human Services Autism Treatment Assistance Program.
The incumbent will make specific treatment recommendations; participate in the development of the care plan for assigned clients; provide consultation and training regarding social emotional development; document treatment activities in written evaluations and on charts to comply with legal requirements and maintain adequate records; prepare information and documentation necessary for insurance billing; compile and report data related to services provided; participate in special projects and serve on committees as requested; and attend professional development seminars, workshops and conferences to maintain current knowledge of advancements in the areas of standardized testing and child development.
ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. 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.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, education, or closely related field and two years of post-master's degree experience in providing standardized testing services, counseling and intervention in a rehabilitative, clinic, institutional or educational setting. One year of the required experience must have included performing developmental standardized testing of pre-school and/or school-age children; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education above the master's degree level.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of 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.
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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
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
