Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager*

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Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager*

City of Henderson Henderson, Nevada, United States

Job Description:

Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager*

Description

Position Overview

*This is an open and continuous recruitment which will close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created. Assessments will occur on an ongoing basis.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager in the City's Department of Emergency Management. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under limited supervision, provides support, assistance, information, marketing, training, education, and counseling to assist City of Henderson employees in coping with mental health wellness-related concerns and stress management; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly-skilled professional with extensive experience in mental health. They also have experience in leading a team, program management, and working with first responders or military services. They possess a deep understanding of crisis intervention, behavioral health support, and strategies to proactively help first responders’ and city employees’ overall wellness. They are adept at assessing risk, de-escalating crises, and developing proactive approaches to address mental health needs within the public safety and government sector.

Note: This position supports all employees at the City of Henderson including the Fire and Police Departments which operate on a 24-hour/7-day per week schedule. This position will be required to respond to urgent situations at night, on weekends, and on holidays.

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The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Salary and Benefits
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Minimum Qualifications



Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*

*Please attach the applicable 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, July 22, 2025.

Oral Board Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%) - First Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates) - Additional dates to be determined

Selection Interview - First Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates) - Additional dates to be determined

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 and to be determined as needed. 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-qualifie d 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 RETIREMENT PAID TIME OFF (PTO) *Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE HOLIDAYS WORK WEEK VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
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:

$88,496.94 - $134,938.14 Annually
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