PSYCHIATRIC CASEWORKER 2

Psychiatric Caseworker 2 Opportunity

The Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) agency within the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) has a fulltime Psychiatric Caseworker 2 opportunity with its outpatient services in Sparks, NV. Work schedule is Mon-Fri, 8 AM -5 PM with state holidays and weekends off. This position will work with consumers with serious mental health and substance use challenges.

Duties to include performing initial intake and assessment of clients; preparing care plans and monitoring progress in relation to care plans, goals and objectives; preparing reports and summaries as required and utilize electronic medical record proficiently; attending court and reporting on client's mental and behavioral status as needed and requested; conducting orientation for programs, education and referrals; consulting with and utilizing other services, agencies, resources and professionals as needed; maintaining professional relationship with the NNAMHS and community agencies; conducting visits at client's residence at least one time monthly and documenting quality of care and environment, reporting back to supervisor and managers as required; and ensuring compliance with HIPAA protocols.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or closely related human services field and two years of experience in a mental health or intellectual disabilities setting, one year of which must have included professional casework experience providing psychosocial rehabilitation services for a caseload consisting predominantly of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities; OR one year of experience as a Psychiatric Caseworker I in Nevada State Service; OR an equivalent combination of education at or above the Bachelor's degree and experience as described above.