Mental Health Counselor 1

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 1 State of Nevada - 3.6 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Full-time $64,414.80 - $95,630.40 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Crisis management Safety plans Mid-level Master's degree Driver's License Clinical Social Worker Interviewing Marriage & Family Therapy Communication skills Home & community care Full Job Description State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 1 - Underfill APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35 The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. 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 Division: Division of Child and Family Services Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 10.141 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 51573 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/30/2025 Close Date: 06/06/2025 Recruiter: MELISSA PONTILLO Email: Applications accepted for another 6 Days 14 Hrs 11 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. The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor 1 underfill for a Mental Health Counselor 2 position located in Las Vegas. The Intensive In-Home Clinical Team Program provides intensive home and community based clinical services to youth with complex behavioral health needs and their families. Program intensity is designed to support youth returning to their homes following out of home treatment and for youth that are at imminent risk for out of home treatment placements that might be avoided with frequent, in home and community treatment services. In-home teams begin engagement with youth and families prior to discharging from an out-of-home placement to support the creation and implementation of a plan for services post discharge, strengthen transition to home and community and assist youth and family in building a solid foundation. Teams provide individual and family therapy; psychosocial rehabilitative services such as communication skills, crisis management, relationship building and self-regulation skills to remain and thrive in the home; care coordination. The Mental Health Counselor serves as the clinical lead for the team; completes comprehensive assessments; SED and SMI determinations; provides individual and family therapy; level of care assessments; contributes to the development and implementation of safety and soothing plans; member of and clinical lead for the child and family team; provides input into treatment plan, psychosocial needs, goals and objectives; provides recommendations for changes in services; crisis assessment and stabilization interventions as indicated during the course of treatment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***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: 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 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. This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Additional Position Criteria The incumbent must be licensed or licensed Intern in the State of Nevada as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Professional Counselor or Psychologist. 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. 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