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 part-time 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: Early Intervention Services. This role will provide services in clinics and community settings to support children who have, or may be at risk of, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or related conditions. Responsibilities include conducting standardized developmental assessments, delivering individual and group interventions, providing counseling, and coordinating services for families. Perform initial and team based developmental evaluations and re assessments by selecting, administering, and scoring appropriate tests; interpreting results; preparing comprehensive reports; and making recommendations in accordance with established procedures and federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. As members of a multidisciplinary treatment team, participate in diagnostic meetings, share assessment findings, and collaborate with physicians, speech pathologists, dietitians, and other professionals to analyze treatment options. Provide therapeutic guidance to families, addressing behavioral and grief related concerns, observing family interactions, and developing strategies to remediate developmental delays while offering education, modeling, and referrals to community resources. Contribute to the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), coordinating, monitoring, and documenting services to ensure continuity of care and avoid duplication. Additional duties include providing consultation and training on psychological and developmental issues, documenting treatment activities to meet legal and billing requirements, compiling service data, and participating in special projects, committees, and ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge in standardized testing and child development. 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.

Essential Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, education, or closely related field and two years of post-Master's 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 Master's 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

Working knowledge of: federal and State program eligibility criteria; risk factors which may impede normal child development; agency policies and procedures related to services provided; scheduling procedures and filing systems used in the clinic to which assigned.

Recruiter Contact Information: Ana Maria Ornellas - aornellas@admin.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 4/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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