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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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of the Department of Health and Human Services - Desert Regional Center, and will be located in Las Vegas, NV. The Mental Health Counselor (MHC) II will work with individuals with intellectual and or/ developmental disabilities and related conditions such as Autism, Seizures, Cerebral Palsy, and Traumatic Brain Injury. In many cases the individuals served also have mental health diagnoses. The MHC II conducts assessments through comprehensive record review, and interviews with individuals, family and team members. They integrate and analyze information to inform eligibility decisions and make recommendations for the appropriate level of care in supported living and work settings ensuring that support is offered in the least restrictive level as possible.

The MHC II oversees habitation plan development and assists with periodic review and monitoring of data to ensure fidelity and efficacy; participates in person-centered planning by attending support team meetings in which consumer goals are determined, appropriate strategies and plans are developed and modified as necessary; coordinates and integrates services among members of support teams and provider agencies; provides consultation services to consumers and their team members; and provides training to staff and providers as directed to build service delivery capacity for behavioral support. Travel up to 50% of the time may be required. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and promotes a positive work environment. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: