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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Licensed Psychologist 1 in Carson City, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Rural Regional Center (RRC).

The Licensed Psychologist 1 is responsible for participating in Rural Regional Center (RRC) Eligibility Review Committee meetings to review applications for services, conducting psychological evaluations to inform eligibility decisions, and providing psychological consultation and evaluation to support individualized service planning for people served by the RRC. The role also includes delivering individual psychotherapy and group psychoeducation, providing training to RRC staff and Direct Support Professionals on topics relevant to service delivery, supervising one Master's level Mental Health Counselor II, and contributing to RRC and Aging and Disability Services Division work groups and committees as needed. This position requires the use of online telehealth technology as well as regular travel throughout rural Nevada, including overnight travel.

ADSD fosters a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and collaboration. The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging - connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life. 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; assist in writing and administering grants; prepare documentation required for budget development and monitor expenditures; and 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. Under general direction, incumbents perform the duties described above and may be assigned full supervision of professional staff and support personnel, and may also provide clinical supervision (peer review) for doctoral level psychologists. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive.

Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. 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 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

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