Social Worker, Mental Health

Job Summary

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) in Elko, Nevada is recruiting for a Social Worker 1 in the Office of Community Living – Intake (OCL). This position may be used to fill current and future vacancies and includes an upcoming promotion path to the next level upon meeting qualifications and satisfactory performance.

• Assess and reassess client functional status, conducting interviews, using assessment tools, and reviewing medical, legal and law enforcement reports.
• Develop and implement individualized case plans detailing intervention strategies, service referrals, and monitoring of progress.
• Coordinate services through a network of state agencies, community organizations, and private providers in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, homemaking, and employment.
• Conduct home visits, monitor service delivery, evaluate case plan effectiveness, and manage resources.
• Hold multidisciplinary team meetings to plan protective services and identify abuse or neglect risks.
• Document all case activities, maintain written case histories and prepare required reports in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention, respond to emergency calls, and report abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities.
• Serve as a lead or mentor to new or experienced Social Workers and supervise non‑professional staff.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned and operate in a trainee capacity under close supervision.

• Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, manage caseloads, and communicate effectively.
• Experience with case management practices and familiarity with state and federal regulations.
• Basic math and data analysis skills.

• General knowledge of social work principles, ethics, human behavior dynamics, confidentiality laws, and client rights.
• Ability to interact with individuals from various economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds and handle hostile or uncooperative clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including composing reports and legal documents.
• Analytical skills: assemble, analyze, and report data.
• Organizational and prioritization skills, plus ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Proficiency in computer use for data entry, storage, and retrieval.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave.
• Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with PERS contributions applicable to 50% or more full‑time positions.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Voluntary program available.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payment Eligibility:
  Performance rating “standard” or better and eight or more years of continuous service.

The State of Nevada is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments. 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, or compensation and wages.

Recruiter:
Ana Maria Ornellas, aornellas.gov