Psychological Associate (Post-Doc) - Las Vegas, NV

Medenshealth; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement savings plan

Monthly didactic training

Employee discounts

Job summary

A non-profit mental health center in Las Vegas is seeking a Psychological Associate. This role involves conducting therapy and psychological assessments for a diverse clientele with mental health needs. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in psychology and be proficient in psychological evaluations. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for training. Candidates must be comfortable providing telehealth services and in-person care at the Las Vegas location.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in psychology or education, specializing in related fields.
• Meet the requirements to register as a Psychological Associate with the Nevada or California Board of Psychology.
• Proficiency in psychological testing and evaluations.
• Comfort with delivering therapeutic services via telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, couple, and/or family psychotherapy sessions.
• Perform psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification.
• Maintain a clinical caseload of psychotherapy clients.
• Document all clinical assessments, treatment plans, and notes.

Skills

Psychological testing and evaluations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong diagnostic abilities using DSM-V criteria

Intermediate technological skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology or education

Job description

Medens Health Psychological Associate (Post-Doc) Las Vegas, NV·San Francisco, CA·Part time

Medens Health, a distinguished non‑profit mental health center offering comprehensive psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, and medication management services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families, is currently seeking applications for Psychological Associates at our Beverly Hills and Las Vegas locations. Our mission at Medens Health is to enhance the well‑being of individuals by ensuring easy access to trusted, affordable and tailored mental healthcare. We achieve this through our exceptional team of behavioral health experts. Medens Health is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive workplace environment for all employees.

About Medens Health

We are Medens Health – a comprehensive mental health center and non‑profit organization staffed by an outstanding team of caring professionals. Our mission is to support our community by delivering quality, affordable mental health services to people of all backgrounds, while also providing training for pre‑licensed professionals who will go on to enrich the mental health of the surrounding area.

Description

As a Psychological Associate at Medens Health, you will play a vital role in addressing the mental healthcare needs of our diverse clientele. You will adopt a hybrid approach to care delivery by conducting therapy sessions and psychological assessments for adults and adolescents with severe mental or emotional disorders, both in person and via telehealth.

• Demonstrate willingness to work with diverse patient populations.
• Respect differing worldviews and values, even when they conflict with your own.
• Collaborate effectively and respectfully with colleagues holding different perspectives.
• Be open to working with a variety of patients seeking care, except when personal safety is at risk or competence may compromise patient care.
• Seek supervision, consultation, and training to address competency issues related to specific populations or presenting problems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual, couple, and/or family psychotherapy sessions.
• Perform psychological assessments for diagnostic clarification, neurodiverse conditions, and pre‑surgical clearance.
• Maintain a clinical caseload, including at least 15‑20 weekly psychotherapy clients and a minimum of one psychological evaluation each month.
• Accurately document all clinical assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans within specified timeframes.
• Attend supervision sessions as required by the California Board of Psychology or Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners.

Required Qualifications:

• Hold a doctoral degree in psychology or education, specializing in educational psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology.
• Meet the necessary requirements to register as a Psychological Associate with the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners or California Board of Psychology.
• Proficiency in psychological testing and evaluations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong diagnostic abilities utilizing DSM‑V criteria.
• Intermediate technological skills and willingness to utilize electronic health records.
• Willingness to provide care to clients irrespective of demographics.
• Comfort with delivering therapeutic services via telehealth.
• Self‑motivated, disciplined, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Able to offer in‑person care at either our Las Vegas, NV or San Francisco, CA locations.

As a team member at Medens Health, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay.
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) and a retirement savings plan (eligible to employees working more than 20 hours per week).
• Monthly didactic training on various topics.
• Employee discounts on various products and services, including Verizon Wireless.

Disclaimer:

This description provides an overview of the primary functions associated with this position; however, it may not encompass all possible responsibities and duties.

At‑Will Employment Statement:

Employment with Medens Health is on an at‑will basis. This means that either the employee or the Medens Health may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Nothing in this job posting or any company document should be interpreted as a guarantee of employment for any specific duration or as altering the at‑will employment relationship.