CLINICAL PROGRAM PLANNER 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Rural Clinics has an opening for full time Clinical Program Planner 1 in Carson City, NV. This position performs planning and analytical functions in support of agency objectives and program implementation. Responsibilities include monitoring quality improvement and strategic planning activities; developing policies and procedures; assisting with emergency and disaster preparedness; and designing and conducting program audits and reviews to inform program planning. The incumbent will also make resource allocation decisions, develop clinical practice guidelines, and lead the development and delivery of training. Rural Clinics provides an array of outpatient behavioral health services for both adults and children in 16 clinics which are located in 12 counties across Rural Nevada. Services are generally provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Services assist individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and recovery and follow Agency procedures and reimbursement guidelines. Rural Clinics provides ongoing training including release time to attend training which is not Agency-sponsored.

Essential Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a social science or health related field, which included clinical intervention coursework, and two years of professional experience as a clinician in a mental health or intellectual disability service delivery setting.

Job Duties

Plan, coordinate, and monitor quality improvement and strategic planning activities; develop policies and procedures for quality assurance and quality improvement processes relating to internal programs and community providers; design and conduct program evaluations for use in program planning, budget development, and resource allocation decisions; develop clinical practice guidelines and standards incorporating evidence-based best practices.

Oversee the collection and analysis of program evaluation data for preparation of regular and ad hoc reports; review data to identify trends and possible cause/effect relationships; conduct clinical case reviews to evaluate appropriateness of clinical services provided and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations; may design, coordinate, and conduct training on clinical tools, intervention models, core competencies, and improvement processes.

Monitor availability of external funding for new and ongoing division activities.

Develop budget requests and monitor expenditures against approved budgets for program planning function; participate in resource allocation decisions regarding the agency’s clinical programs.

Research and write a variety of correspondence, recommendations, and reports; design, conduct or supervise literature or field research on various aspects of clinical service delivery.

Administer contracts and grants; communicate funding source requirements to contractor or service delivery staff, and monitor compliance; develop funding proposals, status reports, and requests for proposals; conduct public hearings to receive input on proposals; evaluate proposals and participate in selecting contractors; negotiate contractual agreements; develop and implement monitoring criteria and procedures; train contractors; review program and fiscal reports; conduct on-site program audits; identify and communicate corrective actions needed; recommend revocation of funding when necessary; respond to funding agency inquiries and audit findings.

Develop practice guidelines and standards, prepare and present training programs, provide technical assistance to internal and external clinical supervisors in the use of clinical tools and evidence-based practices, assess the quality of care in delivery of services, and evaluate the attainment of program goals by internal and external providers.

Supervise quality assurance, program evaluation, data processing, and support staff; may oversee management information systems.

May serve as liaison to advisory or policy-making committees; may track legislative activities relevant to the division and provide legislative testimony.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Positions assigned to this class oversee quality improvement and quality assurance, program planning, program evaluation, and related contract administration for a portion of a large program with multiple service delivery components, which may be regional or statewide. Positions at this level may supervise a small staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: social science research design and methodology, including relevant statistical analysis procedures; current issues regarding quality assurance and program evaluation of clinical service delivery systems; national standards of client care; utilization review principles; current mental health, intellectual disability, and/or child development treatment modalities; current diagnostic classification systems; application and interpretation of standard psychometric tests; use of automated information systems for data analysis.

Ability to: supervise assigned staff; communicate effectively with program staff and contractors to gain compliance with reporting and funding requirements; provide constructive program evaluation feedback; oversee contractor selection procedures and contract administration; make oral presentations; write effective correspondence, grant proposals, and technical reports; analyze budget requests and reports; monitor expenditures against approved budgets; review clinical case records for appropriateness of clinical services provided and compliance with policies and procedures.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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