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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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 - Elder/Adult Protective Services in Reno, NV. This grant funded position will be responsible for conducting assessments and developing appropriate courses of treatment, assisting in the development of intervention plans and goals with families and/or support systems of elders, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and/or mental health concerns, referring clients to other organizations for treatment or services, and providing crisis intervention. Current grant funding is effective through June 30, 2019, and is anticipated to be renewed on a yearly basis and the positions are entitled to layoff rights. This position will assist in creating new and updating current service delivery models, as well as obtaining and tracking additional community resources and services available to elders, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and/or psychiatric disorders. **Please ensure your application reflects your licensure or certification as a Mental Health Counselor, Certified Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. This should be included in the "license" section of your application. **

ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. The mission of 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. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and economy are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the

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