MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR 2

State of Nevada
Boulder City, Nevada United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 04, 2025
  • Salary: $70,282.08 - $104,713.20 PAY GRADE: 37 USD
  • Salary Top:104713
  • Full Time
  • Human and Social Services
  • Legal Services
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Announcement Number: 52357 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 10/03/2025

    Recruiter:
    MELISSA PONTILLO
    Email: mpontillo@admin.nv.gov

    Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

    ** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

    The Position

    Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting.

    Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

    The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Desert Regional Center (DRC). The Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, community and home-based services, and behavioral and human services to individuals with intellectual and/ or developmental disabilities who may also have co-occurring mental health or substance abuse conditions. The Desert Regional Center provides developmental services and supports Nevada residents of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The primary duties of the position include the provision of clinical assessments, individual and/or group psychotherapy, behavior planning, consultation, and training. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, a positive working environment and is committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging - connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

    To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

    To Qualify:

    In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
    Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work or closely related academic field and two years of post-master's degree professional mental health counseling experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience at or above a Master's degree and experience as described above. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Licensure or certification as a Mental Health Counselor, Certified Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor issued by the appropriate licensing or certification authority is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Moderate travel is required. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Additional Position Criteria Licensure or certification as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

    Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
    Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
    Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
    More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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    Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
    515 East Musser Street,
    First Floor
    Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • STATE OF NEVADA
    • STATE OF NEVADA

    The presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.

    European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.

    Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.

    The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.

       

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