Mental Health and Wellness Clinician
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- Mental Health and Wellness Clinician PT
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- 1 day ago Post Date
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- PD-0000006U Requisition #
Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for!
A Part Time Temporary Mental Health and Wellness Clinician is an essential member of our team, and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement. Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
- Submit a Complete Application – For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
- Part-Time/Temporary Position - This position is part time/temporary and DOES NOT include health or medical benefits. Hours for this position will not exceed 500 per calendar year.
- Pay Considerations –The hourly pay for this position is $60.00
- Work Schedule – This position supports an operation that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You must be able to work any shift (days, swings, or graveyard), and any day of the week, to include weekends, holidays, and overtime. Currently, the schedule consists of 10-hour shifts 4 to 5 days a month.
THE ROLE
Under general direction, provides professional mental health and wellness services to public safety personnel and their family members. Supports employees in managing occupational stress, trauma, and personal challenges through proactive engagement, clinical support, education, and crisis intervention. With a focus on confidentiality, accessibility, and ethical clinical practice, this part-time position entails both on-site and in-field duties. Position does not diagnose.
The full job description can be found here: Mental Health & Wellness Clinician-PT
Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits Flyer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or closely related field.
Two (2) years of professional work experience in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, public safety, or a closely related field.
Licenses and Certifications
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Nevada.
- Must obtain and maintain certification in ICISF Individual and Group Critical Stress Incident Stress Management (CISM) within six (6) months of hire.
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Nevada state driver's license and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
- Incumbents in position that require possession of valid licensing/certification as a condition of employment must obtain and maintain such credentials within the established time periods, and throughout the course of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain required license or certifications in good standing may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
- The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
- Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%) Dates to be determined
- Pre-Employment Screening – Background Screening/Investigation Includes an extensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process. Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 3 to 4 months to complete. Among other items, the following are disqualifying behaviors:
• Any felony conviction.
• Any domestic violence conviction.
• Gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Although there have been recent changes to laws regarding the legal possession and consumption of marijuana, the City of North Las Vegas will continue to adhere to its professional standards and guidelines as it relates to recent and continuous use of the drug. - Selection/Offers -
Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.
The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. 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.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Angela White | Talent Acquisition Partner
whitean@cityofnorthlasvegas.com