APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$44,474.40 to
$65,751.12
PAY GRADE: 33
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.
Psychiatric Caseworkers monitor the treatment and progress of mentally ill or developmentally disabled clients, perform day treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and coordinate discharge and aftercare services, in an outpatient, inpatient, clinic, residential, treatment center, client's home and other community settings.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Psychiatric Case Worker II position is located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks NV. This position will work with consumers with serious mental health and substance use challenges. Duties to include performing initial intake and assessment of clients, prepare treatment plans and monitor progress in relation to treatment plans, goals and objectives; prepare reports and summaries as required and utilize electronic medical record proficiently; attends court and reports on client's mental and behavioral status as needed and requested; conduct orientation for programs, education and referrals, consults with and utilizes other services, agencies, resources and professionals as needed; maintain professional relationship with the NNAMHS and community agencies; conduct visits at client's residence and document quality of care, environment, based on the contract and report back to supervisor and residential service program manager; and ensure compliance with HIPAA protocols.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or closely related human services field and two years of experience in a mental health or intellectual disabilities setting, one year of which must have included professional casework experience providing psychosocial rehabilitation services for a caseload consisting predominantly of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities; OR one year as a Psychiatric Caseworker I in Nevada State Service; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education above the bachelor's degree level.
Special Notes
As part of the hiring process, applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's 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.
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.
