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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 Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is recruiting for Psychiatric Caseworker II. This position is intended to serve clients committed to Stein Forensic Hospital on the Charleston and Jones campus (6161 W. Charleston Blvd & 1650 Community College Dr). Incumbents will evaluate client's needs and resources to determine the level of assistance needed; and refer clients to appropriate services according to the service/care coordination plan. Incumbents in this series often work in a team to provide service coordination, make referrals to other service providers and community resources, and discuss mental and emotional conditions among others. The position requires crises intervention techniques, documenting client progress, and assessing client needs and resources available, and knowledge in case management and coordination of community services and procedures; in laws governing abuse and neglect of clients; and treatment planning and implementation. Incumbents may provide group and/or individual services directly to patients and will be part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Incumbents will learn about the criminal justice system and will work with clients committed for competency restoration and/or long-term clients. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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: