Licensed Mental Health Clinician (Grant-Funded)

Job Description:

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (Grant-Funded)

Description

Position Overview

This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy 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.

The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

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!
SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• The salary range for this position is $80,554.07 - $120,831.11 Annually
  • Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
    
• Click here 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
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave 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 Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more! ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
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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 483Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants checkMay 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 employmentMust 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 resourcesDesirable: Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor and/or experience working/serving individuals with substance abuse issuesFor 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:
Additional assessments may take place as needed until the position is filled.
The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Structured Selection Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, May 21, 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
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

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

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$82,970.71 - $124,456.06 Annually