Psychological Developmental Counselor 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Psychological Developmental Counselor 2 in Carson City Reno Las Vegas or Elko Nevada.
This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program(s): Autism Treatment Assistance Program. Incumbents provide services in a clinic or community setting including standardized developmental assessments individual and group intervention counseling and service coordination for families with children who have or may be at risk for developmental delays and disabilities intellectual disabilities or related conditions. Psychological Developmental Counselors provide specialized support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in a clinic or community setting. This includes providing standardized developmental assessments individual and group intervention and service coordination for families with children with ASD and FASD. The incumbent will recommend treatments develop care plans provide social-emotional consultation and training document activities for compliance and billing compile service data and participate in projects committees and professional development. A valid drivers license is required. Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive innovative work environments. ADSD fosters a positive inclusive and diverse work environment that values innovation teamwork and collaboration. The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging - connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life.

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in psychology counseling education or closely related field and two years of post-Masters degree experience in providing standardized testing services counseling and intervention in a rehabilitative clinic institutional or educational setting. One year of the required experience must have included performing developmental standardized testing of pre-school and/or school-age children; OR an equivalent combination of education at or above the Masters degree and experience as described above.

Perform initial individual and team developmental evaluations and re-assessments; select administer and score appropriate tests; interpret results and make recommendations to caregivers; prepare comprehensive reports and documentation according to established procedures and requirements.

Participate as a member of the treatment team in diagnostic staff meetings; share information discuss assessment/intervention results and analyze treatment options in conjunction with other health care professionals such as physicians speech pathologists registered dietitians and others.

Make specific treatment recommendations; interpret and integrate test data with interview findings and behavioral observations; discuss results with clients or appropriate individuals such as parent or guardians; modify treatment and services as needed to meet established objectives.

Counsel families regarding behavioral and grief issues; interview family members and observe interactions; plan strategies and services to remediate developmental delays and problems; provide healthy coping strategies for clinic families; model behavior and educate parents and children in effective interpersonal relationship skills; refer families to clinic and community resources as needed.

Participate in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for assigned clients; coordinate monitor follow-up and document services provided both at the clinic and at community resources to ensure optimal treatment and avoid duplication of services.

Provide consultation and training regarding psychological issues pertaining to child development and current policies and procedures to comply with statutory and ethical requirements.

Document treatment activities in written evaluations and on charts to comply with legal requirements and maintain adequate records; prepare information and documentation necessary for insurance billing; compile and report data related to services provided.

Participate in special projects and serve on committees as requested; attend professional development seminars workshops and conferences to maintain current knowledge of advancements in the areas of standardized testing and child development.

May supervise Master degreelevel psychology interns.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept. Work is assigned through predetermined referral patterns and agency goals and objectives. This is the journey level in the series.

Recruiter Contact Information:Ana Maria Ornellas -

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.

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