Mental Health Clinician Assessment Psychologist Counseling Services

The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) Counseling Services invites applications for a dedicated and compassionate fulltime Licensed Psychologist to serve as a Generalist Psychologist with and Emphasis in Assessment. The position includes serving as the Assessment Coordinator for our comprehensive psychological assessment services as well as contributing broadly to clinical service provision training and outreach within a diverse and inclusive university community. This role is ideal for a licensed psychologist with a strong background in psychological assessment who is also committed to providing generalist clinical services in a collaborative studentcentered environment. The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate the Counseling ServicesAssessment Program which provides highquality evaluations forADHD and learning disabilitiesto UNR students. Referrals are received from Counseling Services clinicians and other campus partners.

About the Position:

Under the supervision of the Director and delegated Assistant or Associate Directors of Counseling Services this clinician will:

• Coordinate CS assessment program with a focus on the provision of highquality and efficient psychological assessment

• Provide individual and group therapy crisis intervention case management and psychological assessment to university students

• Offer clinical supervision and training for graduate students doctoral psychology interns and postdoctoral trainees

• Engage in outreach consultation and psychoeducational programming for students faculty and staff

• Work within a generalist treatment model with a strong multicultural emphasis.

• Maintain records and services in accordance with professional ethics legal standards and university policies

Assessment Coordinator Responsibilities this psychologist will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments including test administration interpretation integrated report writing and feedback sessions.

• Develop treatment recommendations and provide referrals as appropriate.

• Supervise and train doctoral trainees (interns postdocs and graduate students) in psychological assessment.

• Maintain and enhance the assessment program including program evaluation interdepartmental collaboration and efficient delivery of services.

• Coordinate the use of digital assessment tools and support the equitable efficient delivery of services.

Proficiency is expected in administering and interpreting a wide range of assessment instruments including:

• Cognitive and intellectual measures (e.g. WAISV)

• Attention and executive functioning assessments (e.g. T.O.V.A. CVLT3

• Academic achievement tests (e.g. WJIV ACH)

• Personality and diagnostic inventories (e.g. MMPI3 PAI)

• Other selfreport measures relevant to psychoeducational evaluations

Experience with digital platforms for psychological testing is highly valued as our center has recently transitioned many assessments to electronic formats to support accessibility and efficiency.

Generalist Clinical Responsibilities:

In addition to assessment responsibilities this psychologist will:

• Provideindividual and group therapyto students presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns.

• Participate inprevention outreach and consultation servicesacross the university community.

• Provideclinical supervisionand training within ourAPAaccredited doctoral internship programand postdoctoral residency.

• Participate in administrative duties and interdisciplinary initiatives as assigned by the Director.

All services are provided within the scope of professional ethics state and federal law and standards of care for mental health practitioners.

Required Qualifications

Psychologist I Doctorate Degree in clinical or counseling psychology to include a doctoral internship AND experience gained during the course of the degree program and related practicums/internships/postdocs is sufficient to qualify.

Psychologist II Doctorate Degree in clinical or counseling psychology to include a doctoral internship AND three 3 years of related licensed work experience to include clinical supervisory experience OR in a specialty function.

Psychologist III Doctorate Degree in clinical or counseling psychology to include a doctoral internship ANDfive 5 years of related licensed work experience to include a minimum of two 2 years clinical supervisory experience.

Licensure

Licensed Psychologist in the State of Nevada within one 1 year of employment.

If the incumbent does not hold a Nevada psychologist License at time of appointment the incumbent will be shown as a Psychotherapist Grade C until they are licensed in the state of Nevada. Licensing must take place within one year of the date of appointment. Failure to earn a Nevada Psychologist License within one year will result in termination of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing psychotherapy case management crisis intervention and group therapy to individuals with psychopathology

• Program development implementation coordination and evaluation

• Experience working in a college counseling center

• Experience in conducting and interpreting psychological assessments in a college counseling setting

• At least three years of experience in conducting and interpreting psychological assessments with older adolescents or adults

• At least two years of managerial coordination or other relevant experience

• Experience providing clinical supervision

• Strong organizational and presentation skills

• Knowledge skills and experience practicing with a high degree of professional ethics and standards as stated by applicable professional organizations as well as state and federal law

• Knowledge of APA multicultural guidelines that govern psychological practice

• Skilled in providing clinical supervision for psychologists and psychology trainees

• Excellent oral written and communication skills

• Good empathic interpersonal communication skills particularly for diverse community members within and outside of the university

Compensation

Psychologist I III starts at $95510

Unlicensed Psychotherapist starts at $89510.40

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to EVerify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original landgrant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original landgrant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with worldrenowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entrylevel software engineers by graduation.

In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to highimpact education worldimproving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original landgrant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.