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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$63,308.16 to
$94,335.84
PAY GRADE: 37
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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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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.
Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Mental Health Counselor II position in Sparks, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the Sierra Regional Center (SRC) and the Office of Community Living (OCL).
The Mental Health Counselor II in developmental services works with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and related conditions such as, Autism, Seizures, Cerebral Palsy and Traumatic Brain Injury. In many cases individuals served also have co-occurring mental health diagnoses.
Work responsibilities include consultation and counseling, behavioral supports, individual, family, and group therapies, and crisis management. Direct services utilize Person Center Planning, Positive Behavior Support, and a consultation team model. The MHCII participates in training and program development activities and oversight committee work.
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.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work or closely related academic field and two years of post-master's degree professional mental health counseling experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience at or above a Master's degree and experience as described above. |
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Some positions require specialized training and experience working with specific client populations.
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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 valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. |
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1) Are you fluent in English/Spanish? Bilingual is preferred but not required.
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2) List any degrees you hold at the Master's Degree level or above.
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