What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 1 - UNDERFILL position at State of Nevada?
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 1 - UNDERFILL - Requisition ID: 17038
Recruitment Type: Open Competitive
Posting Close Date: N/A
Geographical Location: Silver Springs, Lahontan, Fernley
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Division: DHHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Business Unit: HR-HHS DPBH RURAL CLINICS
Work Type: PERMANENT
- Pay Grade: GRADE 35
Salary Range: $52,826.40 - $78,446.16
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: VICTORIA L SHEEHAN
Phone: 775 684-0133
Email: ToriSheehan@admin.nv.gov
Position Description
Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, program development, policy implementation, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, mentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting.
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Rural Clinics (RC) is recruiting for full time Mental Health Counselor 1 (underfill for a Mental Health Counselor 2). Interviews will be conducted at address indicated in the recruitment; however this position can be located and provide services at any of our Rural Clinic sites. Rural Clinics provides an array of outpatient behavioral health services for both adults and children in 16 clinics which are located in 12 counties across Rural Nevada. Services are generally provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Services assist individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and recovery. Any position that requires licensure to provide clinical services must have the person actively working towards licensure and once obtained, must maintain the license without lapses and be in good standing with applicable licensing boards. This clinic has been designated as a loan repayment site through the National Health Services Corps (NHSC), a program within the Health Research and Services Administration (HRSA). This position provides individual and group counseling, case management, and other direct clinical interventions/services for people who are mentally ill and emotionally disturbed. Services include screening and assessments using standardized techniques to determine client eligibility for services and appropriate course of treatment at the least restrictive level possible. This position also works with the consumer and others to develop and monitor the treatment plan, including participation in team meetings and coordinating services among members of treatment team consumer support systems and community entities and evaluating treatment effectiveness.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0//
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work or closely related academic field; OR an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience at or above a master's degree and experience as described above.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Special Requirements
- A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.
Salary : $52,826 - $78,446
