Job Description
JOB The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Mental Health Technician 1 underfilling Mental Health Technician 3. This position provides care, training, and treatment to adolescents with behavioral and emotional disturbances in a 24 hour/7 day a week in a residential setting at the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, PRTF North. Youth served by the PRTF program are designated as Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) and exhibit significant behavioral challenges including physical and verbal aggression, non-compliance, challenges to authority figures, school problems (academic and behavioral), peer and social difficulties, and family issues. Mental Health Technicians provide direct care services, basic skills training, psychosocial training, and case management to youth in a residential setting. The selected candidate will work directly with youth ages 12 through 17 with mental health and behavioral health issues. Mental Health Technicians work directly with youth individually, in a group setting, and with families. Selected candidate will work with youth in crisis, complete safety checks, run precautions, complete safety protocols, and respond to emergency situations according to policy and procedures. This position requires basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft products including Word/Excel/Outlook, and an ability to learn and master electronic clinical information systems including the State's AVATAR computerized Client Charting System. The selected candidate will work as part of a team of mental health professionals with an emphasis on collaboration. This is a full-time position with an anticipated variable work schedule occurring after 5pm and on the weekends. It includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Mental Health Technicians supplement the work of mental health professionals, health specialists, and nursing staff including participation in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans for clients in a mental health facility. Employees work in environments such as psychiatric hospitals, treatment centers, psychological evaluation service units, sexual offender units, rural clinics, and related treatment areas where they may be exposed to verbal and physical assault by clients. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION General knowledge of: English grammar and punctuation sufficient to record information in client charts; basic arithmetic. Ability to: learn the typical signs and symptoms of mental illnesses; learn behavior modification and assaultive behavior intervention techniques; read, comprehend and implement agency policies and procedures specific to client care and treatment; learn to establish rapport and develop positive interpersonal relationships with clients; learn the difference between a personal and therapeutic relationship; accompany clients to individual and group therapy sessions and various activities; communicate orally in a clear, concise and effective manner; understand and follow oral and written directions; initiate and follow through on assignments using established protocols; demonstrate patience and flexibility in the workplace; work as part of a team; safely drive a motor vehicle using defensive driving techniques; operate general office equipment including computers which may include entering data and maintaining routine records.Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov