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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.
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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.
This Psychiatric Case Worker 2 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; preparing care plans and monitoring progress in relation to care plans, goals and objectives; preparing reports and summaries as required and utilize electronic medical record proficiently; attending court and reporting on client's mental and behavioral status as needed and requested; conducting orientation for programs, education and referrals; consulting with and utilizing other services, agencies, resources and professionals as needed; maintaining professional relationship with the NNAMHS and community agencies; conducting visits at client's residence at least one time monthly and documenting quality of care and environment, reporting back to supervisor and managers as required; and ensuring compliance with HIPAA protocols. Travel up to 25% of the time may be required. The State of Nevada provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of annual leave and sick leave, plus 11 paid Holidays. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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. |
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As part of the hiring process, applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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| 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. |
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