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Form of workUnder administrative direction, plan, coordinate, and implement regional mental health programs, services, and initiatives for Washoe County; and performs related duties as required.A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, public administration, business administration, psychology, or closely related field AND five years of full-time progressively responsible experience in a mental health, human services, clinical, or related field, to include two years of experience partnering with multiple external agencies to advance program deliverables and in a management and/or supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the mental and BEHAVIORAL HEALTH fields, including knowledge in treatment systems. The candidate will be able to identify a comprehensive service system, and research gaps and needs in the community across the mental health spectrum. This candidate will be able to strategically work with public and private entities, as well as facilitate and navigate complex groups and projects across the human services treatment and clinical field, and bring leadership and collaboration towards evidence-based solutions. They will be able to present to large groups, develop and carry out complex planning and service delivery projects, and have a thorough understanding of systems including but not limited to; Courts, Legislature, Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services, Law Enforcement and Washoe County. This candidate will be collaborative, communicative, and have the ability to lead, direct, and organize stakeholders and county projects.
This is an unclassified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Submit the required application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty
In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered:
Compelling cover letter
Comprehensive resume which includes how the applicant meets the Ideal Candidate criteria
One professional reference
Letter of recommendation
TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
January 29, 2024 - February 16, 2024
Applications Accepted
February 20- 21, 2024
Screening Committee reviews candidate materials to identify candidates with the most potential for success in the position to be invited to interview.
Week of March 1, 2024
First round of Interviews
Week of March 8, 2024
Final Interviews
Week of March 11, 2024
Background Check conducted
March 25, 2024
Estimated Hire Date
Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing as well as your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact careers@washoecounty.gov.
Questions: Julie Paholke
jpaholke@washoecounty.gov
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
Employment Type: Full Time
