MESQUITE MENTAL HEALTH CTR
CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR III
MESQUITE MENTAL HEALTH CTR, Carson City, Nevada, us, 89702
Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping SystemAPPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY:
$76,608.72 to $114,693.84
PAY GRADE:
39For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.JOB INFORMATIONWork Type:
Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Location:
Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, HendersonApplications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.**
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.The PositionCorrections Counselors within the Nevada Department of Corrections provide mental health services to offenders in a correctional setting including interviews, behavioral planning and implementation, consultation, psycho-educational classes, research, and training.Corrections Counselor IIIs are assigned complex caseloads and provide care for the most severely mentally ill, developmentally, or learning-disabled offenders and provide for psycho-educational programs and groups.This recruitment will be used to address current and future Corrections Counselor 3 vacancies at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) and Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC), both located in Indian Springs, Nevada; as well as Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center (FMWCC), located in Las Vegas, Nevada.Under general supervision, incumbents provide group treatment to inmates through psycho-educational and other group formats, utilizing evidence-based and scientifically researched program models; review all pertinent historical and clinical records before beginning treatment; evaluate inmates' mental health status and behavior for clinical needs and make appropriate referrals, evaluate all emergency or crisis requests, provide intervention strategy or treatment plans, prepare a mental health summary to assure continuity of care for inmates being transferred.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.THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience:Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, or closely related field and three years of post-Master's degree experience providing therapy, psychological testing and programmatic services in a correctional, rehabilitative, clinic or institutional setting; OR a Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, social work, or closely related field which included a one-year internship in an applied program and one year of professional experience providing therapy, psychological testing and programmatic services in a correctional, rehabilitative, clinic or institutional setting; OR a Doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from an accredited school of professional psychology, a one-year internship in an applied program, and one year of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Corrections Counselor II in Nevada State service.Special Requirements:A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for fingerprinting. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.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.Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource ManagementNorthern Nevada515 East Musser Street,First FloorCarson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868Division of Human Resource ManagementSouthern Nevada7251 Amigo St,Suite 120Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868To begin the application process, click on the Apply button.
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$76,608.72 to $114,693.84
PAY GRADE:
39For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.JOB INFORMATIONWork Type:
Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Location:
Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, HendersonApplications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.**
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.The PositionCorrections Counselors within the Nevada Department of Corrections provide mental health services to offenders in a correctional setting including interviews, behavioral planning and implementation, consultation, psycho-educational classes, research, and training.Corrections Counselor IIIs are assigned complex caseloads and provide care for the most severely mentally ill, developmentally, or learning-disabled offenders and provide for psycho-educational programs and groups.This recruitment will be used to address current and future Corrections Counselor 3 vacancies at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) and Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC), both located in Indian Springs, Nevada; as well as Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center (FMWCC), located in Las Vegas, Nevada.Under general supervision, incumbents provide group treatment to inmates through psycho-educational and other group formats, utilizing evidence-based and scientifically researched program models; review all pertinent historical and clinical records before beginning treatment; evaluate inmates' mental health status and behavior for clinical needs and make appropriate referrals, evaluate all emergency or crisis requests, provide intervention strategy or treatment plans, prepare a mental health summary to assure continuity of care for inmates being transferred.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.THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience:Master's degree from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, or closely related field and three years of post-Master's degree experience providing therapy, psychological testing and programmatic services in a correctional, rehabilitative, clinic or institutional setting; OR a Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, social work, or closely related field which included a one-year internship in an applied program and one year of professional experience providing therapy, psychological testing and programmatic services in a correctional, rehabilitative, clinic or institutional setting; OR a Doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from an accredited school of professional psychology, a one-year internship in an applied program, and one year of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Corrections Counselor II in Nevada State service.Special Requirements:A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for fingerprinting. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.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.Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource ManagementNorthern Nevada515 East Musser Street,First FloorCarson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868Division of Human Resource ManagementSouthern Nevada7251 Amigo St,Suite 120Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868To begin the application process, click on the Apply button.
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