MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill - Minimum Qualifications Waived

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $35,516.88 to $51,072.48 PAY GRADE: 23

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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 (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)

Division: Division of Child and Family Services

Location: Reno, Sparks

Job Class Code: 10.366

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 47263

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 04/29/2024

Close Date: 05/29/2024

Recruiter:

SONJA GRASS

Phone: (775)684-0106

Email: SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted for another 15 Days 1 Hrs 28 Mins

The Position

Mental Health Technicians supplement the work of mental health professionals, health specialists, and nursing staff in providing direct client care for clients in a mental health facility.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-10, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 18th, 2023. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/2023/Executive_Order_2023-10. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Mental Health Technician 1 (MHT) underfilling Mental Health Technician 3. The MHT provides care, training and treatment to adolescents with behavioral and emotional disturbances in a 24 hour/7 day a week in a residential setting at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRFT). Youth served by the PRTF program are designated as Severely Emotionally Disturbed and exhibit significant behavioral challenges including physical and verbal aggression, non-compliance, challenges to authority figures, school problems (academic and behavioral), peer and social difficulties, and family issues. MHT's provide direct care services, basic skills training, psychosocial training, and case management, working directly with youth ages 12-17, and work directly with youth individually, in a group setting, and with families. The incumbent will work with youth in crisis, complete safety checks, run precautions, complete safety protocols, and respond to emergency situations according to policy and procedures. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. 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 (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * 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: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

CPR certification is required within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. First aid certification is required within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Special Requirements

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant at the cost of the applicant. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

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.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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