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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is recruiting for a Clinical Social Worker 2 position assigned to Mesquite Behavioral Health Center, Nevada. Incumbents will provide individual, family and group therapy to mental health clients that are enrolled in the court programs, complete screenings for prospective clients, conduct intakes for new clients and provide clinical evaluations.

Direct clinical services are provided in an outpatient clinic as well as in the community and the client's home. The position ensures compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards, established laws, regulations and SNAMHS policies. This position is full time with an expected work schedule of Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

The incumbent will work an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week. Clinical Social Workers provide clinical services to clients/inmates in a residential, home, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, correctional or similar setting. Clinical social work is defined as the application of methods, principles and techniques of case work, group work, community organization, administration, planning, consultation, research and psychotherapeutic methods and techniques to persons, families and groups to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of family issues, mental and emotional conditions, illnesses and disorders, and developmental delays.

Essential Qualifications Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Job Duties Perform client/inmate evaluations and assessments through interviews with client/inmate, families and friends and review of medical records including social, developmental, and medical history; determine strengths, presenting problems, resources, and eligibility for applicable programs and services; and identify appropriate interventions. Perform crisis interventions including client/inmate restraint or appropriate behavioral and environmental controls for clients/inmates who may be hostile, combative, aggressive or assaultive; follow established protocols and policy in order to protect clients/inmates, staff, family, and others potentially at risk due to client/inmate behavior; recommend and complete documentation for voluntary and involuntary hospitalization.

Participate in treatment planning and implementation by attending treatment team meetings, case conferences, or client/inmate sessions; report direct observations regarding client/inmate progress and recommend changes in the treatment plan as appropriate; evaluate necessary daily living skills and educational and vocational service needs; develop and coordinate treatment plans and implement interventions with clients/inmates in order to achieve treatment goals. Conduct individual, family and group therapy or intervention sessions with clients/inmates by applying a variety of therapeutic techniques in order to effect change in client/inmate behavior; determine the duration and appropriate method of therapy or intervention; establish priorities to deal with problems; identify and implement changes in the treatment process as determined by client/inmate progress. Develop and implement discharge and aftercare plans; provide information to clients/inmates regarding available resources to achieve treatment goals and facilitate client/inmate return to the least restrictive environment possible; act as an advocate through interactions with external agencies and organizations such as the courts, welfare, school, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and related social service agencies and community organizations.

Provide case management services; develop treatment plans and monitor client progress; identify, obtain, coordinate, monitor and evaluate resources and services to meet client and care provider needs; assist clients in obtaining financial assistance; coordinate treatment with outside agency service providers; monitor work sites, school, and community residential placements; advocate for the client to ensure goals are accomplished and prepare and submit reports to courts and other agencies. Develop and inspect housing arrangements such as board and care homes and supported living arrangements; conduct home visits, monitor provider's delivery of services and quality of care, and reassess client needs in order to track client progress and well being, evaluate treatment plan effectiveness, and manage resources. Contact family members, friends, employers, other hospitals or treatment programs, and social service agencies to follow up and monitor care provided according to the treatment plan; write contracts for services according to established procedures.

In hospital settings perform psychosocial evaluations and hospital casework; provide program consultation, discharge planning, and arrange for home health aftercare. Report client/inmate contacts and progress by documenting information in client/inmate charts; track and record information for statistical purposes; write required reports at established intervals; complete billing forms and other documentation as required. Review clinical records written by professionals, paraprofessionals, and technical staff to monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness, ensure service delivery goals are met, make appropriate recommendations, and ensure documentation is completed according to established policy and procedures.

Review and evaluate program services and activities to ensure conformance to agency policies, applicable accreditation standards, licensing requirements, and community standards of care. Supervise lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff, university students and interns as assigned; provide clinical supervision and consultation regarding clinical practices and procedures. Develop and present in-service training regarding current social work topics, issues and procedures; consult and educate representatives of community service agencies and referral services; attend training seminars and participate in on-going professional development; and assist in training university students as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned. Positions allocated to this level perform the broad range of duties described above and consistent with the license requirements established by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of: theories and principles of counseling and psychotherapy; symptoms, characteristics and treatment of mental illness, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders; developmental delays and family functioning; crisis intervention techniques; case management practices and procedures; individual, marital, group and family intervention techniques; family systems approaches to treating individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and development delays; treatment team dynamics; psycho-diagnostic techniques; laws governing abuse and neglect of clients/inmates; ethical standards of care and treatment; oral communication skills sufficient to confer with colleagues, clients/inmates and others; pre-vocational training and supported employment procedures.

General knowledge of: psychotropic medications including desired effects, common side effects, and drug interactions; licensing regulations applicable to the assigned clinical setting; psychometric testing; clinical (peer) review procedures. Ability to: assess, develop and implement treatment plans and goals; write comprehensive evaluations, reports and recommendations. Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov 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. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.