LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST 1 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $95,630.40 to $144,510.48 PAY GRADE: 44 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/) Division: Public and Behavioral Health Location: Reno, Sparks Job Class Code: 10.170 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 49221 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/07/2024 Close Date: 10/14/2024 Recruiter: VICTORIA SHEEHAN Phone: (775)684-0133 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 26 Mins The PositionLicensed 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.The Division of Public and Behavioral Health - Lakes Crossing Center in Sparks, NV, a maximum security forensic psychiatric hospital is recruiting for a Licensed Psychologist 1. The mission of Lakes Crossing Center is to provide forensic mental health services to mentally disordered offenders referred by the court system for evaluation of their competency to stand trial and/or treated to restore competency. The psychologists at Lakes Crossing Center provide both direct and indirect client services. Duties include psychological testing and competency evaluation, psychotherapy, counseling, and consultation, treatment planning and coordination of clients or inmates in residential, inpatient, outpatient and/or community settings. Professional duties are performed in accordance with license requirements of the State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies for both full-time and part-time positions. Full-time positions work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Part-time position hours vary based on agency needs. For all positions, hours may vary and include evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the agency. The work environment requires a high level of awareness and security, as well as the ability to deal with maladaptive and aggressive clients. 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. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-100/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)One year of post-doctoral experience in providing psychological services in an inpatient, outpatient or residential setting.Special RequirementsLicensed 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.
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