LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 1

Essential Qualifications

• One year of post-doctoral experience in providing psychological services in an inpatient, outpatient or residential setting.

Job Duties

• Administer, score and interpret a wide variety of diagnostic and projective tests in order to evaluate and diagnose clients, patients, parolees, students or inmates;
• Write comprehensive psychological reports to include test results, clinical observations, findings and recommendations;
• Document services provided in client charts;
• Participate in treatment team meetings to discuss the status and progress of clients and recommend specific courses of treatment;
• Develop treatment plans or individualized functional analysis programs;
• Provide individual, family and group therapy and substance abuse counseling utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques;
• Review psychosocial assessments written by other clinicians to monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness, determine eligibility for program services or benefits applying the appropriate laws and regulations;
• Consult with treating clinicians; ensure service delivery goals are met; and documentation is completed according to agency policy and applicable regulations and/or accreditation requirements;
• Record information necessary to bill for services and recommend third party payments as appropriate;
• Plan, develop and coordinate program services to meet the needs of the population served;
• Participate in committees and facility activities in developing service delivery needs assessments and evaluations, policies and procedures;
• Aid in writing and administering grants;
• Prepare documentation required for budget development and monitor expenditures;
• Participate in accrediting and quality review programs;
• Develop and conduct presentations or training programs for clients, families, community groups and agency staff as assigned;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of: American Psychological Association Code of Ethics and State laws and regulations related to the practice of psychology; reference books including psychological treatment, diagnostic and statistical manuals; theories, principles and practices of psychological testing and interpretation of test results.
• Working knowledge of: types, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders; clinical assessment methods; detailed therapeutic principles and techniques used in providing psychological services to clients with mental illness, intellectual and related disabilities; psychopharmacology; crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to: supervise lower-level professionals, interns, and support staff; conduct program development projects; and implement clinical review systems.

Recruiter Contact Information

Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

State Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Washington’s Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Nevada Day
• Family Day
• Christmas Day