Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Salary : $80,554.07 - $120,831.11 Annually
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1389FEB24-P-ARC
Department: Community Development and Services
Opening Date: 02/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/5/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Licensed Mental Health Clinician in the Department of Community Development and Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
These positions will be a part of the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) and will serve an integral role within the Neighborhood Services division of the Community Development and Services Department, specifically supporting the Community Resource and Resiliency Center (CRRC). The CRRC serves as an internal facing hub for community service referrals received primarily from internal city departments as well as established community partners.
Under general supervision, provides crisis intervention and de-escalation, assessment, and clinical intervention in the field; coordinates and manages cases; develops safety plans; acts as a secondary link to support and resources for individuals experiencing a Mental Health or substance use-related crisis; provides outreach, referrals, and follow-ups for community members affected by behavioral health issues; performs related duties as assigned.
NOTE: This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved through September 30, 2027, and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding. Upon the expiration of grant funds, employees taking this position will have rights as outlined in the "reduction in force" language in the applicable contract or civil service rules.
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent may expect to work independently in the field at varying locations throughout the city of Henderson. Incumbent will be exposed to varying weather conditions and outdoor environments including excessive heat and cold and will be walking and working on slippery and uneven surfaces. Travel between locations will be necessary via City motor vehicle. Air conditioning and heat may not be available via all methods of travel. Incumbent may also expect to encounter and interact with persons who are uncooperative, experiencing crisis, or experiencing homelessness.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
A candidate well-suited for this position will be flexible with changing circumstances and able to pivot easily between work tasks and situations. The ideal candidate is professional, composed, and skilled with effective interaction with people in crisis. If you are a self-motivated worker, able to work independently, and dedicated to providing premier service in the scope of your duties, please apply today!
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SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• *Clickhere to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

Program, and much more!

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, psychology, or social work
• Two (2) years of experience in social work, crisis intervention and/or Mental Health counseling which included experience in assisting the public by facilitating the referral of individuals to the appropriate resources, programs, and/or agencies
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered
• Possess and maintain, as a condition of continued employment, one of the following licenses, in good standing with State of Nevada licensure entity, at time of application:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT); or
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483

Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check

May be required to complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment

Must complete multiple assigned job-related trainings and/or certifications within the first year of appointment. Ongoing training is required to maintain knowledge of best practices and resources

Desirable: Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and/or experience working/serving individuals with substance abuse issues

For this recruitment only, if you are in the process of relocating to Nevada or have recently relocated to Nevada and have submitted for professional licensure reciprocity, we will consider that on a case by case basis.
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
3) Copy of Current Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Counselor License*
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Selection Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Monday, March 18, 2024 or Tuesday, March 19, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADA
Full-Time Regular Non-Represented
Position Benefits Summary
INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability.
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance - $50,000 or one times annual salary, whichever is higher.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%.

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages.
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program.
• Service based retiree health insurance subsidy.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• From date of hire, employee is credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO prorated by the number of full months remaining in the calendar year, not including the month of hire. In January of each year, employee will be provided with a lump sum annual allocation of PTO as follows:
• Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 22 days
• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 26 days
• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 30 days

*Actual number of days of PTO granted may vary by position.
Bereavement

• Four consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member.

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year.

Banked Holidays

• Holidays that fall on a day the employee is not scheduled to work will be banked. Employees may accumulate up to 152 hours of banked holiday hours at any given time.

Floating Holidays

• Employee credited with two (2) floating holidays at the beginning of each calendar year. If hired prior to July 1, employee will be credited with two (2) floating holidays and if hired between July 1 and October 31, employee will be credited with one (1) floating holiday.

WORK WEEK

• Four day, 9.5 hour work day, 38 hour work week.
• Four day, 10 hour work day, 40 hour work week for Police PERS positions.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401A Deferred Compensation Plan (new/re-hired employees only)
• IRC125 Plan Flexible Benefits Plan
• Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• Employee Network Membership

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on the discretion of the City Manager or City Council.
Revised 05/18
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For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

• The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).
• My current employer is listed on my application.
• Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).
• Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.
• All supplemental questions have been answered fully.
• I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that including my most up-to-date resume as an attachment to my application is a requirement for consideration of this position.
Failure to attach your resume will result in automatic disqualification from the selection process.

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of completed education achieved from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, psychology, or social work or a closely related field?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• The degree I possess is not in counseling, psychology, or social work or a closely related field
• I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees

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Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
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How many years of full-time professional level experience in social work, crisis intervention and/or Mental Health counseling which included experience in assisting the public by facilitating the referral of individuals to the appropriate resources, programs, and/or agencies do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to...