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***

Job Summary

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Psychological Developmental Counselor 2 in Las Vegas Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Nevada Early Intervention Services. Psychological Developmental Counselor 2s (PDC 2) provide developmental assessments counseling and family support for children who have or may be at risk for developmental delays disabilities or related this role the PDC 2 will conduct standardized evaluations interpret results prepare reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to develop individualized treatment recommendations. The role will contribute to eligibility determinations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and help create and monitor Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The position will also participate in the programs autism diagnostic clinic. This position involves counseling families on behavioral and coping strategies coordinating clinic and community services and connecting families to appropriate resources. Counselors also document treatment activities prepare information for insurance billing offer consultation and training on child development and participate in professional development committees and special projects to stay current with best practices. 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.

In a clinic or community setting Psychological Developmental Counselors provide services 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 developmental disabilities intellectual disabilities or related conditions. Developmental evaluations fulfill requirements for eligibility determination needed for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Essential Qualifications

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.

Job Duties

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of:standardized developmental assessment instruments; normal and abnormal human behavior growth and development; symptoms characteristics and treatment of developmental disabilities intellectual disabilities and emotional and behavioral disorders; case management practices and procedures; individual group and family counseling techniques; treatment team dynamics; client rights and confidentiality of information; laws governing abuse and neglect of clients; oral communication skills sufficient to confer with colleagues clients and others; services roles and responsibilities of human services agencies in the community.

Ability to:administer score and interpret standardized assessments and evaluation procedures according to accepted methods and theoretical constructs; assess develop and implement treatment plans and goals; assess and utilize social agency and community resources; establish rapport and appropriate clinical relationships with clients their families and care providers; develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with medical and health professionals social service agency representatives and others; apply psychological techniques to practical situations; modify intervention procedures to meet specific service needs of clients or families; observe and detect signs and symptoms of developmental delays and related conditions.

Recruiter Contact information: Victoria Sheehan -

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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Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 35 - 52