Mental Health Counselor 2

Mental Health Counselor 2

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health:
Rural Clinics (RC) has an opening for a full time Mental Health Counselor 2 in Carson City, NV. This position requires a working knowledge of theories/principles of counseling including assessing and treatment planning, symptoms, characteristics and treatment of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, crisis intervention techniques, case management, and psycho-diagnostic techniques. The position also requires knowledge of laws governing abuse and neglect of clients.

This position will be part of the Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST) and will partner with law enforcement to respond to mental health crises, de-escalate volatile situations, and connect individuals to appropriate care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating crisis holds, performing welfare checks, and coordinating with community resources. The specialist documents interactions, provides follow-up, and represents the Carson City Sheriff's Office in outreach, training, and interagency collaboration.

Clinical mental health experience, crisis intervention skills, and strong communication are essential.

Rural Clinics provides an array of outpatient behavioral health services for both adults and children in 16 clinics which are located in 12 counties across Rural Nevada. Services are generally provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Services assist individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and recovery and follow Agency procedures and reimbursement guidelines. Any position that requires licensure to provide clinical services requires the person to be actively working towards licensure and once obtained, maintain the license without lapses and be in good standing with applicable licensing boards.

We provide an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), both sick and annual leave, and paid holidays. Rural Clinics provides ongoing training including release time to attend training not Agency-sponsored. Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, program development, policy implementation, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, mentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting.

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 at or above a Master's degree and experience as described above.

Conduct appraisals and assessments through interviews with the client, family members and community systems, personal observations, communication with clinicians and representatives of community agencies and organizations, and utilization of standardized techniques to determine client eligibility for services and appropriate course of treatment at the least restrictive level possible. Conduct or participate in treatment planning by attending treatment team meetings in which client goals are determined, and appropriate strategies and plans are developed and modified as necessary;

coordinate and integrate services among members of treatment teams and client support systems; monitor treatment plans and evaluate effectiveness. Provide individual, family and group counseling and consultative services to clients, their families and support systems utilizing a broad array of intervention techniques required to effectively address client problems, which may include multiple psychosocial problems within the family unit. Utilize a family and community systems approach to develop and implement treatment plans by working with families and significant others in addition to the client;

resolve client problems to prevent reoccurrence; provide recommendations for family reunification and adoption preservation. Develop and implement after care plans; advocate for clients through interactions with other agencies, organizations, community and support systems such as the courts, welfare, school, juvenile justice, probation and parole, or other similar agencies; monitor after care services to ensure achievement of the goals identified in the treatment plan;

provide support and assistance to clients and their families to facilitate the return of clients to the least restrictive environment possible. Prepare documentation and reports to appraise the court or similar systems regarding clients' mental and behavioral status; make observations, research client records, and integrate treatment team input to facilitate appropriate and informed decisions. Review client charts, discuss client treatment at case staffings, or make case…