Nevada School Psychologist Fully Remote

VocoVision has partnered with a school district in Nevada looking for an organized and passionate School Psychologist. This position is interviewing immediately and would begin in early April.

VocoVision utilizes a complete online platform to allow clinicians across the country provide services to students in underserved areas across the U.S.

Education :

Master’s degree in School or Educational Psychology

License :

School Psychology License- Nevada

Overview

• Full time or Part time roles available
• K-12 students

Job Type :

• 1099 Contract

Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit.

We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting. Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and lead the multidisciplinary team in the process of identifying students as eligible for and in need of special education services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note : The essential functions below describe the general requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

• Lead the multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) through the evaluation process when a student is referred for a special education evaluation.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations and use professional judgment in order to identify areas that need additional data collected.
• Participate in Legacy Traditional School non-violent crisis response team if trained.
• Conduct classroom observations as part of the special education evaluation process, child study team (CST) process and as a consultative process.
• Prepare cohesive and timely evaluation reports.
• Interpret assessment data and impart it to parents and MET members in a meaningful way.
• Identify students’ needs and develop programming recommendations based on evaluation outcomes.
• Lead the school team in the development and implementation of behavior plans.
• Lead the school’s pre-referral intervention team.
• Provide counseling services in alignment with student’s IEPs and / or 504 plans.
• Provide school based counseling in accordance with pre-referral intervention or informally.
• Facilitate training on topics related to position on an as-needed basis.
• Provide consultative services to teachers and administrators regarding behavioral and academic concerns.
• Other duties as assigned by the deputy superintendent of exceptional student services, special education coordinator, principal, school psychologist coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education, Licensure, or Certification

Master’s degree in Education required, educational specialist, certificate of advanced graduate studies or sixth year professional certificate preferred

Nevada Department of Education School Psychologist Certificate

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work Experience or Related Experience

Experience conducting psycho-educational evaluations

Knowledge of IDEA and K-8 programming for special education

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Positively interact with all students.

Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.

Able to employ varied best practices in the profession.

Ability to identify individual student needs.

Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents.

Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.

Ability to maintain a professional appearance.

Demonstrate a commitment to the school psychologist profession by utilizing resources for professional development therefore, improving the services that are provided.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check

Nevada Employees :

NV Fingerprint Background Check

PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Virtual employees must be located in the state of employment. There will be a requirement to be on campus a couple times.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are performed typically in school and / or office settings throughout the division.

May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and / or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
• hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone;

and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you work hard, learn, have fun and always do your best. If you raise your hand to accept the challenge of changing lives through education and give your very best to contribute to our students’ success, you’ll experience :

A. our colorful school spirit

B. a fulfilling career

C. a culture of connection

D. our spirit of tradition

E. the benefits of being the best.

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority, even for part-time roles.

Invest in your future with retirement plans - Arizona has 401(k) plans with 6% employer matching, Nevada participates in the Nevada State Retirement PERS and Texas participate in the Texas retirement TRS.

Enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement. Thrive in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of our team and our communities and uphold our values to treat others with fairness, equality and respect as an equal opportunity employer.

Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best, which is why we are proud to call all our employees educators.

Our pledge to you : You're going to love working with us!

Kaleidoscope Education Solution (KES) has immediate openings for School-based Psychologists in and around the Las Vegas Metro Area.

Opportunities are available in person, hybrid, or virtual. If you are ready to make a change and want to learn more, send us your information today!

BENEFITS :

• Higher compensation : We negotiate on your behalf!
• Work-life balance : Contracts are up to 40 hours per week, with workdays ending mid-late afternoon and weekends off.
• Contractor advocates : Our team will ensure you have the support needed for success in your role.
• Options post contract : Extend it, convert it to permanent employment, or we work together to find your next great opportunity!

SUMMARY :

• Conduct full-scale student assessments.
• Support and develop school-aged children.
• Listen to concerns regarding academic, emotional, or social challenges.
• Study and implement behavioral management techniques.
• Help students process their challenges, and plan goals, and actions.
• Promote positive behaviors.
• Meet with parents and teachers to discuss learning, behavioral, familial, and social challenges.
• Provide counsel to parents on topics such as communication and substance abuse.
• Research and implement learning programs.
• Evaluate and advise school disciplinary practices for troubled students.
• Participate in special education by administering psychological tests.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• State-required certifications.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of psychological assessment procedures and interpretation of results.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to communicate with students, families, and school personnel.
• Excellent time management, and organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.

KES ADVANTAGES :

• You are compensated weekly!
• Flexible schedule as a Contractor; choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

About Kaleidoscope Educ. Sol'ns. :

Founded in 1989, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc. started as a small team of professionals near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Since then, our proven results and dedication have produced exponential nationwide company growth. We additionally have offices in Arizona and service locations in Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.

Thanks to our clients, parents, and contractors, we now work with teachers and therapists in over 5,000 schools and 700 school districts across the country!Today, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc.

is a nationwide staffing leader in school-based therapy and special education services. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in every student’s life.

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California.

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada.

Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve.

As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities.

We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships.

Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to help build the behavioral health components of our NEW Family Medicine residency! The position will include administrative, teaching, resident supervision and clinical responsibilities.

Advanced individual and group counseling skills are required. Applicants must also have experience in teaching and observation of the doctor / patient interaction and skills in accessing community resources.

Position Summary :

The behavioral health faculty is responsible for assisting the Program Director / Associate Program Director with the development of the behavioral health components of the residency.

Develop and implement the behavioral science curriculum and through this maintains clinical expertise in behavioral science

Provides major teaching emphasis on interpersonal relationships, counseling and psychosocial assessment

Develops and implements curriculum for psychosocial longitudinal experience as well as other block rotations such as community medicine or behavioral health

Counsels residents in areas of well-being to meet the ACGME Guidelines for resident wellness

Chairs the GMEC Well-being committee

Reviews resident encounters and utilizes a psychosocial observation form to provide residents with feedback on their encounters

Prepare and teach lectures on various behavioral health topics (e.g DNR, depression screening, stress / fatigue, CBT)

Engages in Scholarly work

Maintains a small clinical practice (50%) to keep up to date on skills (During your clinical time you will have residents with you as you provide counseling to patients)

Participates in Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee

Participates in Videoprecepting of residents as they see their patients in the office

Assists in orientation of new residents

Participates in resident assessments and evaluations

Participates in faculty development sessions

Assist in resident recruitment and selection of applicants to the residency program

Other duties as necessary to support the family medicine residency

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Three years clinical experience in area of specialty.
• Doctorate (PhD) - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
• LIC PSYCHO logist - Current unrestricted license in the State of Nevada as Clinical Psychologist.
• Previous faculty development / experience.
• Hold and maintain national certification under NV regulations.

Preferred Qualifications :

Two years experience in a health care / medical education setting.

Teaching experience preferred

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Psychological Assistant / Staff Psychologist / Senior Staff Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness R0134498

ROLE of the POSITION

Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Nevada Las Vegas is seeking qualified applicants for a Psychological Assistant / Staff Psychologist / Senior Staff Psychologist position.

CAPS is an IACS-accredited center within the Student Wellness unit that includes the departments of health center, behavioral health, CARE center, wellness education and health promotion, disability resource center, military and veteran services, and the office of student conduct.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic and integrated service delivery model that offers comprehensive wellness services to a diverse student population.

CAPS also has an APA-accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

• General responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, time-effective individual, couples, and group therapy;
• crisis assessment and intervention; consultation, and outreach programming to the university community; supervision of doctoral interns and graduate trainees;

and participation on divisional and university committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Psychological Assistant : This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited college or university.

Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required. Candidates are required to attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada within 8 months from the date of hire for postdoctoral candidates and 18 months from the date of hire for new doctoral graduates.

Staff Psychologist : This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited college or university.

Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required. Licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required and Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment.

Senior Staff Psychologist : This position requires a doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from a regionally accredited college or university.

Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling is required. Licensure for independent practice as a psychologist is required and Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment.

Additionally, candidates must have 5 years of licensed related clinical work experience as a psychologist.

Successful candidates for all roles will have strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills, competency in working with a diverse student population, demonstrated skills in supervision and training, and experience in brief therapy and group counseling.

A desire to work in a collaborative setting and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. All candidates must pass a background screening.

Some evening / weekend activities required.

Candidates from an APA-accredited training program are preferred. Candidates from an APA-accredited training program and those with professional experience working in a university counseling center are preferred.

• The current vacancy is for a generalist; however, there is a preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas : alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment;
• a passion for group therapy; the provision of clinical services in Spanish; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) focus; eating disorder treatment;

treatment of anxiety disorders / OCD; treatment of ADHD; social media / technology as it relates to mental health; and / or treatment of autism spectrum concerns.

This position is considered a healthcare worker and must follow the federal COVID-19 vaccine requirement by providing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver on file with Human Resources before their start date.

Questions regarding the federal requirement may be sent to .

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

REVISED* SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Salary commensurate with experience. Minimum for staff psychologist : $95,000.

Minimum for senior staff psychologist $100,000.

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• discounts on and off campus
• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• REVISED* HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although these positions will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on April 24,2023 .

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Emily Slife , Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.

For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions.

Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, R0134498 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

For more information, visit us on line at :

EEO / AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.

Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.

and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S.

Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone : (702) 895-4055;

Email : , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.

C. 20202-1100; Telephone : 1-800-421-3481 FAX : 202-453-6012; TDD : 1-800-877-8339; Email : ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. is available online.

JOB CATEOGRY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

Posting Close Date

12 / 31 / 2023

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.