LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 2

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

The State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Rural Clinics in Carson City, NV, seeks a Licensed Psychologist II to lead clinical services, supervise Licensed Psychologist I and psychologists, and provide psychotherapy to adults, children and adolescents within a community-based setting.

The role includes consultation with UM/PI teams, program development, and potential research activities. Experience in multicultural practice is desired and training duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years post-doctoral experience providing psychological services.
• At least one year supervising clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score and interpret a wide range of tests; write reports.
• Provide crisis intervention and refer to resources; manage admissions when needed.
• Develop treatment plans; provide individual, family and group therapy; substance abuse counseling.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical supervision

Psychological assessment

Treatment planning

Multicultural competency

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Rural Clinics has an opening for a full time Licensed Psychologist 2 in Carson City, NV. Services assist individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and recovery and follow Agency protocols and reimbursement guidelines. Rural Clinics provides ongoing training including release time to attend training not Agency-sponsored. The position provides clinical supervision for Licensed Psychologist 1 positions and Psychological Assistants. This position would provide consultation for any clinical personnel. In addition, the position would work with the Utilization Management and Process Improvement (UM/PI) team on clinical improvements and training, including contract management and oversight of services provided through outside providers (e.g., University of Nevada Reno Project ECHO and Psychology Department). This position serves as a direct care provider providing psychotherapy services to adults and/or children and adolescents and their families, including conducting psychological assessments and provide consultation to other providers. Licensed Psychologists with Rural Clinics are expected to take on a leadership role within the agency and may be asked to perform other services including program development, research, and evaluation. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and /or competency in multiculturalism and human diversity standards of practice. In addition, this position may be asked to provide clinical supervision and training to behavioral health trainees within the agency, possibly including one or more doctoral psychology interns enrolled in the APA Accredited Nevada Psychology Internship Consortium (NV-PIC). The State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health provides unique opportunities to provide psychological services to smaller communities.

Essential 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.

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.
• Provide crisis intervention services; de-escalate clients who are hostile, combative or physically aggressive, following established agency policies; refer clients to community resources or other agencies; arrange for residential or inpatient admissions as necessary.
• 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.
• Perform psycho-sexual evaluations on sex offenders to include diagnostic classification and a report summary identifying the diagnosis, risk assessment, mental health assessment, education level, family and medical history, statement of amenability to treatment, and suggested treatment interventions.
• 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.
• Provide oral and written court testimony as a witness regarding the mental status of clients and evaluation findings which may include recommendations for involuntary commitments.
• 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.
• Incumbents at this level provide full clinical and administrative supervision to at least one Licensed Psychologist I, in addition to providing a broad range of psychological services described above. Licensed Psychologist II positions are also responsible for a psychological services program or unit and may also supervise professional clinical staff and support personnel. Positions at this level typically report to a Medical Director, Clinical Program Manager or Division Administrator and oversee psychological services provided at the agency to which assigned.

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.

Working knowledge of

management principles and practices sufficient to plan, organize, delegate, oversee, and evaluate the work of doctoral level and other professional staff and support personnel; continuous quality improvement principles and techniques.

Ability to

integrate results from multiple test instruments and develop appropriate treatment methods and goals for specialized populations; monitor and operate current computer programs for the administration and scoring of new testing procedures and corresponding policies and procedures; recommend budget for psychological services and programs.

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.

Benefits Include

• 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). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• 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.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255