Mental Health Technician - Qualifications Waived

Overview

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is recruiting for Mental Health Technician I, Forensic Services in Las Vegas. This position will provide direct consumer care such as psychosocial rehabilitation, teaching basic skills, taking vital signs, introducing and supporting community activities to consumers, observing and documenting findings in the electronic record system, facilitating individual or group basic skills training sessions under direct supervision of mental health professionals, and transporting clients to and from appointments using state vehicles.

As a condition for continued employment, Mental Health Technicians are required to comply with NRS 433.279 and become a Certified Mental Health Technician 3 within two years from the date of hire by completing required coursework. This certification is a progression requirement (five credits from Tech 1 to Tech 2 and five credits from Tech 2 to Tech
3) and 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 of initial certification. This position also requires completion of respirator fit testing, Certification in Conflict Prevention and Response Training, and CPR certification, all of which will be provided by the agency.

Incumbents will work an innovative‑variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the link for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Orders/Executive-Orders/

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• Assist in observing client behavior on an ongoing basis to monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans; assist in documenting progress in client charts; and assist in reporting significant behavioral and/or medical problems to the interdisciplinary team leader, nurses, or other professional clinical staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as assigned; discuss client behavior and provide input and recommendations on changes to the treatment plan in order to optimize client care.
• Act as a role model for clients by demonstrating appropriate behavior and applying active listening techniques; establish therapeutic interpersonal relationships with assigned clients through one‑on‑one interactions in order to accomplish treatment plan goals.
• Receive incoming crisis calls from the public and refer to appropriate professional staff.
• Protect clients’ rights by demonstrating appropriate professional and personal behavior; report observed violations of clients’ rights and suspected or known instances of client abuse or neglect consistent with facility and division policies and procedures and federal and state statutes and guidelines; provide client, caregiver and/or family instruction regarding the clients’ individual treatment structure to include ongoing assessment; facilitate and protect clients during community events.
• Collect and maintain data to produce reports and maintain accurate records which may be used for billing purposes; complete special reports such as incident and accident reports; enter client data into the computer to include demographics, admission, unit, and discharge information; assemble and audit client charts within the requirements of the facility; and maintain confidentiality in compliance with established laws, regulations, and agency policy.
• Assist in orienting and training staff to the facility and introduce appropriate policies and procedures.
• Implement responses to safety and security issues according to established procedures.
• Transport clients to and from scheduled appointments, school, and outings using State vehicles and public transportation; supervise clients on outings; accompany/transport clients to discharge locations.
• Assist professional staff with re‑integrating clients into the family…