Provides clinical services to children, adolescents and families seeking services at the Behavioral Health Clinic and possibly a primary care setting. This is a one-year position.

Location: Las Vegas, NV

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents and families.

• Provides direct clinical services to clients as assigned.

• Helps to establish and maintain a referral base from pediatricians, local schools, other treatment providers, and general community referrals.

• Provides psychological services, behavior parent training, and other essential psychological services to parents and youth referred to the outpatient clinic or assigned co-location clinics.

• Provides consultation on an as-requested basis to referring pediatricians about general psychological phenomenon and how they may impact development, compliance, or other medical issues.

• Actively participates in supervision to meet requirements for licensure as a psychologist.

• Participates in weekly individual supervision meetings with a licensed psychologist.

• Increases knowledge of clinical psychology in related fields by continuing education and informal and formal discussions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with behavioral or cognitive behavioral theoretical orientation.

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited or its equivalent university. Advanced training in clinical psychology, behavioral pediatrics, and/or parent training required.

• Successful completion of an APA approved internship or its equivalent required.

• Licensure requirements at the master’s level required.

• Graduate degree conferred by August 31 of internship year required.

• Licensed at the Master’s level for the delivery of mental health services in the state of Nebraska required.

• License/registration to be required, based on state or jurisdiction.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires little to moderate physical activity. Handling of average weight objects up to 20 pounds, or standing and/or walking or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk. Requires endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Work is typically in a normal office environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks. May be subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.