MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR II - 10.139 - 10273
APPROXIMATE SALARY$49,694 - $74,082 per yr
LOCATION: Tonopah
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.
This recruitment is for Rural Clinics Tonopah Mental Health Center. The Tonopah center is a community outpatient mental health clinic that serves individuals who have persistent and severe mental illness. The incumbent of this position will be providing individual, family and group therapy to mental health clients of all ages, complete screenings for prospective clients, conduct intakes for new clients and provide clinical evaluations. This Center has been designated as a loan repayment site through the National Health Service Corps. The person selected will be eligible to apply to have his/her outstanding student loans paid for. Rural Clinics mission is "Working with Community Partners to Improve Quality of Life". As a community partner, we support wellness by promoting: strength, self-awareness, trust, advocacy, responsibility and community integration.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://dop.nv.gov/schematic10.htm
To Qualify
Education and Experience
1)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.
Special Requirements
1)A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be requred to pay for these items.
2)A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
3)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.
4)Moderate travel is required.
5)A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Experience
1)The selected candidate must be licensed in Nevada as a Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist at the time of appointment.
Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.