Behavioral Health Certification Specialist

Carson, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2024

Reliable Health Care is a Joint Commission Certified Staffing Agency that has been placing top-quality medical, allied health and administrative staff for more than 3 decades. We are proud to be the staffing partner to State of Nevada agencies.

We are seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Certification Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mental health and substance use counseling and a commitment to improve the well-being of clients through effective certification and oversight of behavioral health services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough reviews of behavioral health programs to ensure compliance with state and national accreditation standards.
  • Provide expert guidance to healthcare providers on best practices in mental health and substance use counseling, treatment, prevention, and other associated programs.
  • Develop and implement training programs for mental health professionals seeking certification.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation and accreditation requirements affecting behavioral health services.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of behavioral health care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work, or a closely related academic field.
  • Two years of post-master’s degree professional mental health counseling experience.
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience at or above a master’s degree level as described above.
  • Current licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a regulatory or accreditation environment.

Familiarity with program evaluation techniques and quality improvement processes

HYBRID: TBD

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.32 - $36.10 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Psychiatry

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work setting:

  • Inpatient
  • In-person

Ability to Relocate:

  • Carson City, NV 89706: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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