|
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,810.72 to
$67,713.84
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.
|
|
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.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Psychiatric Caseworker 2 located in the Pahrump, Nevada area for the High-Fidelity Wraparound in Nevada (WIN) Program.
Incumbents initially perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The positions within the DCFS High-Fidelity Wraparound In Nevada (WIN) Program provide intensive care coordination within the statewide Children's Behavioral Health system utilizing the High-Fidelity Wraparound Model. DCFS High-Fidelity Wraparound Facilitators link families to appropriate resources, facilitate Child and Family Team meetings, and empower families to identify their informal or "natural" supports to participate on the Child and Family Teams. DCFS Wraparound Facilitators also complete targeted case management assessments and family stories with youth and families, help to develop and monitor individualized care coordination plans, and collaborate with agencies in the community to serve youth and families. This is a full time position that includes a variable work agreement with hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime after 40 hours per week. Travel up to 25% of the time may be required. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
|
 |
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. |
|
| |
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
| |
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
|
| 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. |
|
|
