Job Title:  MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN 1 - UNDERFILL

Position Description

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. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

This position supports SOUTHERN NEVADA ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (SNAMHS) and is assigned to the Rawson-Neal Hospital at 1650 Community College Dr., Las Vegas. This position will provide direct consumer care, such as provide psychosocial rehabilitation, teach basic skills, take vital signs, introduce and support community activities to consumers, will observe and document findings in the electronic record system, facilitate individual or group basic skills training sessions under direct supervision of mental health professionals, and transport clients to and from appointments using state vehicleAs a condition for continued employment Mental Health Technicians are required to comply with NRS 433.279 and become a Certified Mental Health Technician within 2 years from date of hire through completion of required coursework. This certification is a progression requirement (5 credits from Tech I to Tech II and 5 credits from Tech II to Tech III), but it is also the primary clinical training program for technicians. Once certified, the technician must maintain certification by completing 20 hours of continuing education units every two years following the date on which initial certification was issued. This position requires completion of respirator fit testing, completion of certification in Crisis Prevention Institute Training and CPR certification, which will be provided by the agency.

Our Agency's mission is to help adults with mental illness improve their quality of life. Incumbents provide professional, positive, and therapeutic direct care to mentally ill adult clients and severe emotionally disturbed youth. Incumbents receive training in all duties assigned. Will work directly with a team of clinicians, psychiatric nurse, and other mental health professionals. 

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

Per NAC 441A, this position has been identified as a position that must enter an institution for vulnerable populations. Department of Health and Human Services new hires, who must enter an institution for vulnerable populations within the normal scope of their employment who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 must receive the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to the pre-employment date.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact which may have included providing care or guidance for children, elders or others; volunteer work in providing respite to caregivers; or leading youth groups; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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.

Special Requirements