MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 4 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $45,184.32 to $66,043.44 PAY GRADE: 29 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: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 10.338 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 47636 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: CLARK MANDICHAK Phone: (775)684-0154 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 6 Days 22 Hrs 36 Mins The PositionMental 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.The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Mental Health Technician 4 (MHT 4) for Desert Willow Treatment Center (DTWC) Las Vegas, NV. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. DWTC is a Level 6, 44-bed child and adolescent psychiatric hospital serving severely emotionally disturbed youth ages 6 through 17. DWTC is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and licensed by the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. The MHT 4 supplements the work of mental health professionals, health specialists and nursing staff by providing and overseeing the provision of direct patient care at DWTC. Incumbents to this position are highly trained in the profession of direct patient care in a psychiatric setting. The incumbent will make decisions and judgements applicable to the provision of direct care. Decisions may include determining the off-unit activities in which the patient may participate and providing summations of patient care to the attending physicians; and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and make recommendations on patients' mental health care. The MHT 4 will assist in the training of new and existing staff, supervision of duties, and evaluation of subordinate MHT positions with regard to performance duties. The incumbent provides input to the performance appraisals for all subordinate MHT positions. The incumbent will also assist in assigning work, monitoring the completion of assigned duties, and work reviews, and may also assist in transport as it relates to patients' therapeutic activities. 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)Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience, three of which were paraprofessional experience in a hospital, institutional, or residential, clinic, or community setting providing care, treatment, training and supervision for individuals with mental illness or emotional disturbances. In addition, applicants must have attained and maintained valid mental health certification pursuant to NRS 433.279; OR one year of experience as a Mental Health Technician III or Developmental Support Technician III in Nevada State service and valid mental health certification pursuant to NRS 433.279.Special RequirementsA 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.
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.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.