Position Description

The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor 1 underfilling Mental Health Counselor 2 position within the Child and Adolescent Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Outpatient Services in Reno, NV.

This position will have responsibilities in the children mental health services providing outpatient clinical and targeted case management services to children ages 5 to 18. The incumbent is responsible for performing evaluations and assessments to include diagnosis and severe emotional disturbance determinations through interviews with youth and families and the review of medical records including social, development, and medical history; determining strengths, presenting problems, resources, and eligibility for applicable programs and services; and identifying appropriate interventions.

The selected candidate will provide individual, family, and group therapy or intervention sessions with youth by applying a variety of therapeutic techniques to include crisis intervention and risk assessment in order to effect change in youth behavior, complete documentation including Prior Authorization for services; determine the duration and appropriate method of therapy or intervention; establish priorities to manage problems; identify and implement changes in the treatment process as determined by youth and families regarding available resource to achieve treatment goals and facilitate youth return to the least restrictive environment possible; and act as an advocate through interactions with external agencies and organizations such as the courts, welfare, school, juvenile justice, parole and probation, related social service agencies, and community organizations.

The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System, accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state, or social security tax! DCFS is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in the recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy genetic information, or gender identity and expression. We are a team-driven program that supports those pursuing licensure. Our program also offers opportunities for free supervision for licensure (CPC’s and MFT’s). Education release time (up to 3-hours a week) is offered and our site qualifies for potential education reimbursement through programs focused on clinicians that serve specific populations, pending unrestricted license.

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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.

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.

Special Requirements