LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 1

The Position 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 Aging and Disability Services Division is currently recruiting for a full-time Licensed Psychologist 1 in Las Vegas.

This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS). Incumbents specialize in working with children who have developmental disabilities and related conditions such as Autism, seizures, and traumatic brain injury.

Responsibilities include conducting Autism diagnostics and preparing comprehensive reports that integrate developmental history, observations, test results and offer consultations for children experiencing behavioral issues and social-emotional delays.

The incumbent will work in settings that utilize Person-Centered Planning and principles of Positive Behavior Supports, overseeing the development of contextually appropriate behavioral support plans to address challenging behaviors.

Additionally, they participate in team and clinical meetings to review the progress of the children they serve.

This position involves participation in Specialty Clinics like the Autism Clinic.

This position may involve sitting on a statewide commission or coalition to support stakeholder needs and state initiatives and may provide ongoing parent training and counseling in group settings for families and conduct at least one training session per year for staff.

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.

*THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE* To see full Class Specifications visit: