MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 47585 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/06/2024 Close Date: 07/06/2024 Recruiter:
SONJA GRASS
Phone: (775)684-0106
Email: SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 11 Days 18 Hrs 49 Mins
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.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Mental Health Technician 1 underfilling a MHT 3 for the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), in Reno, Nevada.

The PRFT North provides care, training, and treatment 24 hours/7 day a week for adolescents with behavioral and emotional disturbances. Youth served by the PRTF program are designated as Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) and exhibit significant behavioral challenges including physical and verbal aggression, non-compliance, challenges to authority figures, school problems, peer and social difficulties, and family issues. Mental Health Technicians provide direct care services, basic skills training, psychosocial training by working directly with youths ages 12 through 17 individually, in a group setting, and with families. Incumbents will work with youth in crisis, complete safety checks, run precautions, complete safety protocols, and respond to emergency situations according to policy and procedures. This position requires basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft products including Word/Excel/Outlook, and an ability to learn and master electronic clinical information systems including the State's AVATAR computerized Client Charting System. The selected candidate will work as part of a team of mental health professionals with an emphasis on collaboration. This is a full-time position with an anticipated variable work schedule occurring after 5pm and on the weekends. It includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. 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**

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

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 general work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes CPR certification is required within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. First aid certification is required within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant at the cost of the applicant. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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