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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR I - - CALIENTE
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $45,560.16 to  $67,692.96  PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Division of Child and Family Services
Location: Caliente
Job Class Code: 10.141
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 19799
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 07/17/2013
Close Date: 05/21/2014
Recruiter:
   VIVIAN SPIKER
   Phone: (775)684-0107
   Email: vspiker@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position provides assessments, counseling, case management and recommendations for community reintegration services for youth. Reviews and evaluates past and current academic achievement tests, psychological tests, court records, and arrest records of committed youth. Conducts intake interviews; makes judgments as to the appropriate course of treatment; provides specialized counseling individually or in a group setting; maintains caseload documentation of student's progress; provides assessment reports for team reviews; and prepares and maintains reports and records. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability to work in the geographical location, i.e., Caliente, Lincoln County, NV. This position is also open at the Mental Health Counselor II level, (see announcement #19786). Hiring may occur at either level.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (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.
Special Notes
    Some positions require specialized training and experience working with specific client populations
Special Requirements
    Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications 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.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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