APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,195.52 to
$74,813.04
PAY GRADE: 37
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.
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 Counselors provide group, family, couple, and individual therapy to clients of all ages while ensuring that delivered services are consistent with State and Third Party Standards of Care. The position will conduct triage, screenings and intake assessments with accompanying evaluation documents; conduct and maintain eligibility determinations and prior authorizations as required; develop, implement and maintain Treatment Plans; conduct discharge and aftercare planning; participate in multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) as needed; provide crisis services and complete required documentation for voluntary/involuntary hospitalization as needed. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently, with an understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA and are either carrying a current Nevada State License as an LCSW, MFT or CPC or eligible to obtain said license(s). This position is located at Silver Springs Counseling and Supportive Services (ECSS) in Sliver Springs, NV. ECSS provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, dedication, and genuine positive regard for both clients and staff. We are an approved site for various loan repayment programs.
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 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 and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
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.