MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 2

Announcement Number: 48089 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/15/2024 Close Date: 07/29/2024 Recruiter:
VICTORIA SHEEHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 18 Hrs 45 Mins
The Position

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. The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) II position in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Intensive In-Home Clinical Team Program (IIHCT). IICHT provides intensive home and community based clinical services to youth ages birth through 18 with complex behavioral needs who are returning to their homes following out of home treatment at imminent risk for out of home placement, and their families. In-home teams assist in building a solid foundation for youth and their families through engagement during out of home placement in support of creating and implementing a plan for services post discharge. Teams partner with youth and family multiple times per week, providing services in-home, schools, the community, and in other settings as needed to support stability. This could include individual and family therapy; psychosocial rehabilitative services such as communication skills, crisis management, relationship building and self-regulations skills to remain and thrive in the home; care coordination. Teams work with a small number of youths at a time to ensure families receive necessary services at the location they need and at the intensity required for stability and success. Youth are typically involved with the program for four-six months.

The MHC II serves as a clinical lead for the intensive care team. Incumbents complete comprehensive and level of care assessments; Severe Emotional Disturbance and Serious Mental Illness determinations; provide individual and family therapy; contributes to the development and implementation of safety and soothing plans; provides input into treatment plan, psychosocial needs, goals and objectives; recommends changes in services; crisis assessment and stabilization interventions as indicated during the course of treatment. Teams typically work four 10-hour shifts per week. Current shift openings for MHCs are Sunday-Wednesday 11am-10pm and Wednesday-Saturday 11am-10pm. 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) 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. Special Notes Some positions require specialized training and experience working with specific client populations. Special Requirements Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 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 issued by the appropriate licensing or certification authority is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Moderate travel is required. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Please list licensure if applicable.
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Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
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