HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE - Underfill Psychiatric Caseworker 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $52,200.00 to $76,608.72 PAY GRADE: 30 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 (http://dhhs.nv.gov/) Division: Division of Child and Family Services Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 10.247 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 50381 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/06/2025 Close Date: 02/13/2025 Recruiter: MELISSA PONTILLO Email: mpontillo@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 5 Days 2 Hrs 50 Mins The Position Under immediate supervision, incumbents perform duties below the journey level while receiving training for advancement to an entry-level professional health/human services class. The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Health Human Services Professional Trainee underfill for Psychiatric Caseworker 2 to work with the Child & Adolescent Mobile Crisis Response Team. The Mobile Crisis Response Team receives, and triages calls from families and community partners, responds in teams to families with children experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Responses can take place in emergency departments, schools, homes, and other community settings. Health Human Services Professional Trainee are responsible for completing a targeted case management assessment, providing support, immediate assistance, and create plans jointly with the mental health therapist, youth, and family to ensure the safety of the youth and to maintain them in their homes, schools, and communities when able. Health Human Services Professional Trainee provide case management services to children and adolescents in crisis in an outpatient clinic or community setting. Teams can remain in place for up to 45 days to provide clinical and case management services to families. This position will be the case management lead on the Mobile Crisis Response Team, while mental health counselors take the clinical lead. ***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) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, early childhood development, psychology, public health, special education, nursing, or other discipline directly related to the field in which the applicant is to be trained; OR two years of journey level technical or paraprofessional experience in the field in which the applicant is to be trained. (NOTE: some jobs strictly require a bachelor's degree). Special Notes Some series may strictly require at least a bachelor's degree to qualify. Only applicants who possess a bachelor's or higher degree may be considered qualified for this class. Applicants must have a current Driver's License. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal background and fingerprint check is required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email 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 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. 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