MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 1 - Elko - Underfill APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $58,025.52 to $86,150.88 PAY GRADE: 35 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.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/) Division: Division of Child and Family Services Location: Elko Job Class Code: 10.141 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 47618 Open to current classified employees in the specified Division, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Posted 06/06/2024 Close Date: 06/13/2024 Recruiter: ANA MARIA ORNELLAS Phone: (775)684-0151 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 6 Days 22 Hrs 36 Mins The PositionMental 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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Rural Region Child Welfare in Elko, NV is recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor 1 underfilling a Mental Health Counselor 2 (MHC) for the Intensive Family Services program (IFS). The IFS program is a clinical child welfare program providing services to families involved with the child welfare system in rural Nevada. IFS does not replicate existing services and is not considered a mental health program, and designed to provide quick intervention with families where safety threats have been identified and removal of children is imminent without effective preventative services. IFS prioritizes efforts to enhance diminished caregiver protective capacities to mitigate safety factors, enhance safety, promote child well-being and timeliness to permanency. MHC's provide Intensive Family Services (IFS) Staff provide in-home, family centered, intensive services including counseling, skill-building, supportive services, advocacy, mental health assessments for children and their parents, and clinical case management to complex, high-risk families. MHC's provide assessment to children in custody for access to services; higher level of care; crisis intervention; placement disruption services; and case consultation services for other DCFS program staff. 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 POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-100/ 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; OR an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience at or above a master's degree and experience as described above.Special NotesSome positions require specialized training and experience working with specific client populationsSpecial RequirementsWorking evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.Additional Position CriteriaThis recruitment is only open to current classified employees in state service with at least six months of continuous, full-time equivalent service.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.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.