Job Title: LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 1
SPARKS, NEVADA, US, 89431
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 1 - Requisition ID: 12949
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-NNV ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SVC
Work Type: PERMANENT
*Pay Grade: GRADE 44
Salary Range: $78,446.16 - $118,535.76
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: NICOLE PEEK
Phone: 775 684-0129
Email: Nicole.p@admin.nv.gov
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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This position is located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks Nevada and will be assigned to Dini-Townsend hospital on the Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health campus and will be responsible for psychology representation on the treatment teams. Incumbent’s duties will include psychological services including individual and group therapy, behavior planning, consultation, psychological testing and assessments, and related duties as otherwise assigned. The position may include training and supervision of interns.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0//
Minimum Qualifications
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One year of post-doctoral experience in providing psychological services in an inpatient, outpatient or residential setting.
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
- A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
- Psychological Assistants must maintain an approved internship with the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners as a condition of continuing employment.
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
- 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.
Nearest Major Market: Reno
Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe