SUPERVISOR 2, CLINICAL PROGRAM PLANNER

SUPERVISOR 2, CLINICAL PROGRAM PLANNER

Salary

$87,570.72 - $131,711.04 Annually

Location

Nevada

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03739

Department

DHS - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

J

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

42

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Las Vegas or Carson City

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• 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 Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Supervisor 2, Clinical Program Planner in the Carson City or Las Vegas area. The Supervisor 2, Clinical Program Planner serves as a senior planning, analytical, evaluation, quality improvement, and systems improvement professional within the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The position provides centralized leadership and subject-matter expertise in performance management, program design and evaluation, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, strategic planning, research, and systems improvement across child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or children's mental health programs and services. The position serves as a key resource to DCFS leadership and program administrators in assessing program and system performance, conducting assessments, identifying service gaps and system-level barriers, analyzing and interpreting data and other evidence, and developing strategies and recommendations to improve service quality, access, efficiency, and outcomes. The position translates complex operational, clinical, programmatic, and analytical information into actionable recommendations and coordinates planning, evaluation, and improvement activities across multiple programs and service delivery systems. In support of clinical and program operations, the position may participate in program placement and service decisions, review and approve billing for services, identify and develop community placements and service resources, and assist Parole Officers and other staff in securing appropriate services and programs for youth. The position participates in leadership meetings and provides technical consultation and decision support to Superintendents, Deputy Administrators, program administrators, and other DCFS leadership. The position develops and maintains effective, collaborative, and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including program and clinical staff, community providers, state agencies, Superintendents, Deputy Administrators, Parole Officers, and other system partners. The position actively identifies opportunities to strengthen the continuum of services and supports the development of new partnerships, placements, programs, and resources to address emerging needs. The position exercises substantial independent judgment and is expected to proactively identify emerging issues, assess operational, programmatic, fiscal, workforce, and service-delivery implications, develop appropriate solutions, and elevate significant risks or matters requiring executive direction. The position supervises professional staff, delegates and oversees work, and leads multidisciplinary teams and complex initiatives.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Clinical Program Planners perform planning and analytical functions in support of clinical programs and activities requiring graduate level education in health-related or social science planning and research.

Essential Qualifications

Four or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of two years supervisory experience and a Master's degree in a field of study applicable to the job duties.

Job Duties

• Oversee activities for a portion of a large program with multiple service delivery points.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor quality improvement and strategic planning activities.
• Develop policies and procedures for quality assurance and quality improvement processes.
• Design and conduct program evaluations for program planning, budget development, and resource allocation.
• Develop clinical practice guidelines and standards.
• Oversee, collect, and analyze data, prepare reports, and identify trends and cause/effect relationships.
• Conduct clinical case reviews to evaluate the appropriateness of clinical services provided and compliance.
• Monitor the availability of external funding for new and ongoing activities.
• Research and write a variety of correspondence, recommendations, and reports.
• Design, conduct, or supervise literature or field research.
• Develop and administer contracts, grants, and their processes.
• Develop clinical practice guidelines and standards and prepare and present training programs.
• Provide technical assistance to clinical supervisors in the use of clinical tools and evidence-based practices.
• Assess the quality of care in delivery of services and evaluate the attainment of program goals.
• Serve as a liaison to advisory or policy-making committees as needed.
• Track legislative activities relevant to the agency and provide legislative testimony as required.
• Oversee activities which includes multiple service delivery points statewide.
• Oversee the centralized planning, research, and evaluation function.
• Quality improvement and quality assurance for internal programs and community providers.
• Conduct program planning, program evaluation, contract administration, and grant management.
• Train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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.

Ability to:

• Develop a coordinated approach to planning, research, and evaluation for clinical programs.

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).

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

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years 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

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Do you have Four or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of two years supervisory experience and a Master's degree in a field of study applicable to the job duties?

• Yes
• No

02

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your professional experience in program planning, program evaluation, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement, performance management, research, or systems improvement.

05

Please describe your experience analyzing data or other information to identify programmatic trends, service gaps, barriers, risks, or opportunities for improvement.

06

Please describe your experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, performance measures, quality improvement initiatives, or other strategies to improve program operations or outcomes.

07

Please describe your professional experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, childrens mental health, intellectual disability, or another related clinical or human services setting.

Required Question

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Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov