JOB 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 driver's 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.