APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$95,630.40 to
$144,510.48
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.
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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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is recruiting for Licensed Psychologist 1 positions at Stein Forensic Facility in Las Vegas.
Duties may include formulating behavior plans & token economy programs; conducting competency evaluations, psychological assessments, risk assessments; & assisting in crisis intervention. Psychologists serve on interdisciplinary treatment teams, are consultants to other departments, develop programming, and may provide group & individual therapy. Psychologists may provide clinical supervision for trainees, including doctoral psychology interns for our APA-accredited internship. Incumbents will demonstrate interest in working with a marginalized, underserved, and diverse client population.
Candidates possess and maintain current licensure as a Psychologist issued by the NV Board of Psychological Examiners as a condition of employment & a NV Driver's license. Licensed Psychologists report to a Licensed Psychologist 2. Incumbents work an innovative variable schedule, are exempt from overtime, and must complete all required trainings & certifications. Incumbents must comply with all professionally relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
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. ***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:
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One year of post-doctoral experience in providing psychological services in an inpatient, outpatient or residential setting. |
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Licensed Psychologist I's and Licensed Psychologist II'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. |
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Some positions require work on evenings, weekends and holidays. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
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Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. |
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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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