| Location | Las Vegas, NV |
| Salary | $35.32–$52.64 Per Hour |
PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELOR 2
Salary
$35.32 - $52.64 Hourly
Location
Las Vegas
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
2026-04102
Department
DHS - AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION
Opening Date
09/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
E
Salary Grade
37
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Las Vegas, NV 89102
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 2's (PDC 2) provide developmental assessments, counseling, and family support for children who have, or may be at risk for, developmental delays, disabilities, or related conditions. In 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 program's 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 degree level 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 - Torisheehan@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).
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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
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