A Divisional/Departmental Promotional Recruitment for:
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN I
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$27,895.68 to
$40,110.48
PAY GRADE: 23
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.
Open to current classified employees in the specified Division and Department, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Promotional preference will be given in the order listed.
Posted
04/02/2008
Close Date:
04/09/2008
Recruiter:
ROBYNN
BELL
Phone: (702)486-2918
Email: rbell@dop.nv.gov
Applications accepted
for another Expired
The Position
Mental Health Technicians supplement the work of mental health professionals, health specialists, and nursing staff in providing direct client care for clients in a mental health facility.
This position requires incumbents to transport clients to and from scheduled appointment, school, and outings using State vehicles and public transportation. Therefore, incumbents are required to possess a current, State of Nevada Driver's License.
This is a full-time position that will assist clients at the Mesquite Mental Health Center in meeting their goals by providing peer support, assisting in psycho-social educational groups, assisting in the completion of applications for community services, and providing clients with transportation to and from important appointments. This is an excellent entry-level position for anyone interested in a career in social work.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact which may have included providing care or guidance for children, elders or others; volunteer work in providing respite to caregivers; or leading youth groups; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires AVATAR experience.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
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.
