Job description

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 2

Recruitment Type: Open Competitive

Posting Close Date: N/A

Geographical Location: Reno, Sparks

Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Division: DHHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Business Unit: HR-SO NEV ADULT MENTAL HEALTH

Work Type: PERMANENT

*Pay Grade: GRADE 45

Salary Range: $80,513.28 - $121,793.04

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Position Description

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.

This recruitment is for the vacancy of Licensed Psychologist 2 - located at Lake’s Crossing Center in Sparks, NV. The incumbent will provide administrative oversight for the Psychologist department that incorporates legal and civil commitments to include specialty courts for individuals of all ages with behavioral health disorders who are involved with the criminal or juvenile justice systems. The incumbent must demonstrate forensics experience through training and work history; must also possess experience in leadership and supervision: he/she will supervise and train the psychology team staff and provide direct clinical services in accordance with license requirements of the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners. The position will require collaboration and partnership with multidisciplinary treatment teams and individual clinicians for clinical consultative services and Agency Managers in the design and implementation of programs. Incumbent will also be required to: 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 and policies and procedures; assist in writing and administering grants; prepare documentation required for budget development; monitor expenditures; and participate in accrediting and quality review programs.

Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the Psychologist department at Lake’s Crossing Center; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. The Psychologist 2 is part of a leadership team that will report directly to the Agency Manager.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0//

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of post-doctoral experience in providing psychological services in an inpatient, outpatient or residential setting, which must have included one year of experience in the supervision of clinicians.

• Current licensure as a Psychologist issued by the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners at the time of appointment and maintenance of licensure as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

• The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes 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.

Special Requirements

• Some positions require work on evenings, weekends and holidays.
• 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.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

*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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,513.28 - $121,793.04 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: One location

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