Psychological Developmental Counselor 2 Part-Time

***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 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.

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.

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.

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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