APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,204.48 to
$81,139.68
PAY GRADE: 39
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.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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.
Mental Health Counselor III's serve as a first line supervisor for professional clinicians on a case management team or treatment team OR independently oversee and implement the activities of a major program area such as a satellite clinic OR serve as the regional coordinator and resource referral specialist for the State's Employee Assistance Program.
This position will serve as program manager for the Wraparound In Nevada (WIN) program which serves youth, ages 6 - 18, who have been determined to meet severe emotional disturbance criteria and are in need of intensive targeted case management. The majority of children served are in foster care, while some are in the full custody of their families. This position will report to one of the Clinical Program Manager II's for SNCAS and have regional management responsibility for the WIN Developmental Specialist III's and Psychiatric Caseworker I and II's for SNCAS. In addition, this position is currently responsible for the direct supervision of the Pahrump based WIN PCW requiring bi-weekly travel to Pahrump. This position will be the lead trainer for SNCAS wraparound training, which is based on the National Wraparound Initiative training. This position also trains DCFS and community providers on the administration of the CASII. This position implements quality assurance measures and develops and implements quality assurance improvement plans.
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 and three years of post-master's degree professional mental health counseling experience; 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.
Licensure or certification as a Mental Health Counselor, Certified Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor issued by the appropriate licensing or certification authority is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
Training in wraparound based on the National Wraparound Initiative training model and/or experience providing case management to children and families with mental health issues
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.