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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR I
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $46,019.52 to  $68,361.12  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: Public and Behavioral Health
Location: Ely
Job Class Code: 10.141
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 26675
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 11/20/2015
Close Date: 03/14/2016
Recruiter:
   NANCY PANOZZO
   Phone: **None**
   Email: nspanozzo@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 RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
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; and provide crises services and complete required documentation for voluntary/involuntary hospitalization as needed. Incumbents are eligible to enter into an internship program that leads to licensure as an Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Certified Professional Counselor. This position is an under fill for the Mental Health Counselor 2 level located at Ely Counseling and Supportive Services in Ely, Nevada. We provide an atomosphere of innovative thinking, treamwork, dedication, and genuine positive regard for both clients and staff. We are an approved site for various loan repayment programs.

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 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 fingerprinting.
Additional Position Criteria
    The ability to enter into an internship that leads to licensure as an independent clinician is required.
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
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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