28 jobs found in reno

Administrative Assistants perform a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties in an assigned agency, program or other work unit within State government and the Nevada System of Higher Education. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Lake's Crossing Center (LCC), a maximum security forensic facility/Psychiatric Hospital for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Sparks, Nevada is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant 3. The position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health State Wide Forensic Director and Lake's Crossing Center Agency Director's office office by maintaining complex Excel spreadsheets for statistical reporting and clients' evaluation purposes. Additionally, the position will take, record and transcribe meeting minutes and perform other duties as assigned. The person hired in this position will have contact with mentally disordered offenders, work with courts, legal and law enforcement agencies, as well as medical and psychiatric agencies. The environment requires a high level of security awareness as well as the physical stamina or ability to deal with maladaptive and aggressive clients. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time: 07/26/2019

Staff Associate Engineers perform professional engineering assignments not requiring licensure by the State Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. This position is located within District II, Construction Division in Reno, NV. Incumbent will assist the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer maintaining and managing a construction field office and a construction field laboratory, including facilities for materials testing, physical properties of Portland Cement/Concrete, bituminous mixtures, soils and untreated aggregates, physical and chemical properties of treated aggregates; planning, organizing, directing and overseeing the work of technical employees engaged in construction inspection and surveying. **THIS POSITION MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL UPON MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.** Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time: 08/01/2019

Parole & Probation Specialists perform technical duties in administrative functions and units, which do not require peace officer status. Duties include casework services, investigations, tracking and monitoring assigned parolees and probationers, pre-sentence investigations, determination of restitution and supervision fees, and referral services for the assigned unit. Positions in this series obtain and verify information; prepare and process case files and recommend appropriate action; and monitor offender activities. Incumbents are not Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified and do not perform law enforcement functions such as conducting field inspections of offenders' worksite or residence, conducting surveillance, searches and arrests, or transporting prisoners to court or detention facilities. The Division of Parole and Probation is recruiting to fill two vacancies in the Reno Office. Incumbents prepare Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports for the court prior to the sentencing of an individual convicted of a crime. These multi-page reports include a narrative of the offense(s) and recommendations to the judge; applying the appropriate statutory regulations to the offense(s). This requires interviewing convicted offenders to collect their social history and can occur in a prison, office setting, day reporting center, or at the local jail. The successful candidate will have superior written communication skills including grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling with minimal corrections required; experience interviewing persons to elicit information; strong organizational skills; and the ability to meet multiple deadlines using good prioritization skills. Experience giving testimony in a courtroom setting is a plus, but is not required. Candidates will be required to complete a writing exercise at the time of interview. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time:

Psychiatric Caseworkers monitor the treatment and progress of mentally ill or developmentally disabled clients, perform day treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and coordinate discharge and aftercare services, in an outpatient, inpatient, clinic, residential, treatment center, client's home and other community settings. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Psychiatric Caseworker 1 in the Reno/Sparks area. The incumbent will assist the Education and Information Officer with developing and training pediatric service providers and assist with the development of a database and website dedicated to providing access to pediatric mental health care services as part of the Division's newly awarded federal U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant. The purpose of this grant is to develop, implement and evaluate sustainability strategies for a behavioral health integration program in pediatric primary care statewide by supporting the creation of a new statewide pediatric mental health care telehealth and telephone access program. This is a full-time position with an anticipated work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion of belief, age disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** Closing Date/Time: 07/31/2019

In either a consultation or an enforcement mode, Industrial Hygienists identify, evaluate, and recommend controls for health hazards in the workplace through conducting inspections, investigations, surveys, research and analysis involving scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering, epidemiology, toxicology, physiology, infection control, biomechanical and human factors engineering, and occupational health. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This is for multiple Industrial Hygienist 1 positions, underfilling an Industrial Hygienist 3, in the Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Enforcement Section in Reno, NV. The position will report to the Industrial Hygiene Supervisor and will be responsible for performing inspections of places of employment to ensure compliance with the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act. Industrial Hygienists write legally sufficient reports to support citations that may include monetary penalties. Duties include reviewing employer health programs and employee training, conducting employee and management interviews, and using of various test equipment to determine employee exposure to OSHA regulated health hazards. Closing Date/Time:

Business Process Analysts apply an in-depth knowledge of the agency's program areas to define and implement a solution to a given problem that requires an individually tailored response for end-user requirements. Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of journey level duties described in the series concept. Incumbents may serve as a leadworker as assigned. This position is responsible for processing department queries from a variety of data including the tag, license, and boat system as governed by NRS 501-506. The incumbent must maintain a clear understanding of the tag, license and boat system; participates in department planning for programming the tag, licensing, and boat system to ensure the system meets the departments needs and work to alleviate errors; analyze the regulatory environment by reviewing new and revised federal and State laws, regulation, and agency policies and interpret their effect on the tag, license, and boat system; responsible for financial aspects of the tag, license, boat system, such as validate billings from the contracted licensing vendor, ensure adequate authority exists to pay and monitor the contract and budget authorities; and coordinate with staff from several Divisions with the Department to develop and run requested queries from several different data systems within the department. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** Closing Date/Time: 07/30/2019

Engineering Technician positions perform a broad range of duties involving technical engineering work in support of professional engineers. Duties include but are not limited to drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials/soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation and land acquisition in support of civil or related professional engineering work. Duties require the application of technical engineering skills, methods, and practices in compiling technical data, drafting, computers, computer aided software, operating specialized equipment, and preparing engineering related documents. Under general direction, incumbents function independently at the advanced journey level performing technical work requiring knowledge of engineering theories, principles, concepts and practices in a specialized area.. This position is located in District II, Reno on Crew 905. Under direction of the Resident Engineer, incumbent plays a critical role in the development, delivery, and administration of district construction projects. Responsibilities will include: survey functions; assisting construction crews; drafting plans and specifications; field inspection of projects; material testing; cost estimation; computer aided design drafting; and project coordination. This position may have temporary assignments away from the normal duty station of Reno/Sparks. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time: 07/30/2019

Safety Specialists are assigned to the Division of Industrial Relations to promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents receive training in performing some or all of the duties described in the series concept. The Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Enforcement Section is recruiting for multiple positions in Reno, NV. This recruitment may be used to underfill Safety Specialist, Enforcement positions. Progression to the that level may occur after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement from the appointing authority. Incumbents will undergo the training necessary to be independently responsible for conducting safety and health inspections and preparing associated case file reports for each assignment; performing hazard identification and abatement; enforcing State and federal safety laws and regulations (e.g. NRS 618, NAC 618, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926); appearing as a witness before the OSHA Review Board; and providing technical advice or assistance to governmental officials, employees, employers, labor organizations, and the general public concerning occupational safety and health issues. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time:

Safety Specialists are assigned to the Division of Industrial Relations to promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Enforcement Section is recruiting for multiple Safety Specialist positions in Reno, NV. Incumbents are responsible for conducting safety and health inspections and preparing associated case file reports for each assignment; performing hazard identification and abatement; enforcing State and federal safety laws and regulations (e.g. NRS 618, NAC 618, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926); appearing as a witness before the OSHA Review Board; and providing technical advice or assistance to governmental officials, employees, employers, labor organizations, and the general public concerning occupational safety and health issues. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time:

Under general supervision, Education and Information Officers research issues of concern to the agency and the relevant target population; develop, coordinate and/or present educational programs; review, revise and monitor courses of instruction to reflect current marketplace and applicable law; audit instructor presentations to ensure quality instruction is provided in accordance with program requirements; facilitate communication among the target population and State and federal agencies; develop media releases, newsletters and informational brochures. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is in the Sparks office of the Department of Agriculture and works as part of a team to support the protection and promotion of the food and agriculture industry in the State of Nevada. The incumbent in this position will perform statistical research and analysis to determine training and education program needs of the community as it relates to the agriculture industry; and provide information and technical assistance to the public, other governmental agencies and department staff on agriculture education. Develops need assessments, surveys and evaluations to determine additional data collection needed and consolidates NASS data with data collected by this position to produce a bi-annual agriculture industry report. Ensures all information needed to compare the agricultural industry year to year and emerging agriculture markets and opportunities are researched and will assist in making good agriculture business decisions, help target emerging sectors, encourage new investment, and identify workforce training needs; and connects the findings of the research to the agricultural education curriculums ensuring agriculture youth programs have accurate industry information. Closing Date/Time: 07/29/2019

Forensic Specialists perform a combination of security and client/inmate care duties in a high security mental health facility. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. Lake's Crossing Center (LCC), a maximum security forensic facility/Psychiatric Hospital for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Sparks, Nevada is recruiting for several Forensic Specialist I positions. The Forensic Specialist I position is the entry level in the Forensic Specialist series, progression to Forensic Specialist II and III will automatically occur with the recommendation of the appointing authority when minimum qualifications are met and incumbent is performing satisfactorily. Forensic Specialists at LCC perform mental health and security duties with an emphasis on providing therapeutic treatment for clients in order to evaluate and attain competency to stand trial for criminal charges. The Forensic Specialists also prepare clients for competency hearings and facilitate groups regarding legal processes; assist clients in understanding the nature and seriousness of charges that have been filed; assist assigned clients with eating, bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing and other basic activities of daily living; assist in transportation, movement and ambulation; and perform other duties as assigned. The facility is recruiting for three different shifts: Day shift (6:45am - 3:15pm), Swing shift (2:45pm - 11:15pm), and NOC/Graveyard shift (10:45pm - 7:15am). Working weekends and/or holidays is required and the positions are subject to call-back. ***Individuals with general knowledge of behaviors associated with mental illness, assaultive behavior interventions to include self-defense and non-violent control of aggression as well as regulations and policies related to client rights are encouraged to apply. Lake's Crossing Center is an EEO/AA (equal employment opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates. Closing Date/Time: 07/26/2019

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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for Mental Health Counselor I for Northern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services (NNCAS), Early Childhood Mental Health Services, located Reno/Sparks, NV. This position provides counseling, case management, direct clinical services, and behavioral and human services to children birth through six years. Incumbents provide individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based treatment practices, review records, complete assessments, prepare treatment plans, discuss child's treatment at case staffing, administer individual and standardized assessments, integrate and analyze information from all available sources, document quality of care, ensure information is available to other members of the treatment team by completing required forms and report and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and standards of care. Clinical experience with children under eight years old is preferred. Licensure or Post-Graduate Intern approval in clinical fields of MFT, CPC, or LCSW is preferred. This position is full-time with a regular work schedule that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! 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. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to building strong communities through strengthening families. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** Closing Date/Time: 07/25/2019

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 Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor II for Northern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services (NNCAS), Early Childhood Mental Health Services, located Reno/Sparks, NV. This position provides counseling/direct clinical services specific to the unique needs of infants and very young children (0-6 yrs) and their families, including case management. This position also provides mental health consultation services to local area Head Start, Early Head Start and other early education and childcare centers in the surrounding area. Incumbents provide individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based treatment practices, review records, complete assessments, prepare treatment plans, discuss child's treatment at case staffing, administer individual and standardized assessments, integrate and analyze information from all available sources, document quality of care, ensure information is available to other members of the treatment team by completing required forms and report and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and standards of care. Clinical experience with children under eight years old is preferred. Licensure or Post-Graduate Intern approval in clinical fields of MFT, CPC, or LCSW is preferred. This position is full-time with a regular work schedule that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! 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. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to building strong communities through strengthening families. Closing Date/Time:

In either a consultation or an enforcement mode, Industrial Hygienists identify, evaluate, and recommend controls for health hazards in the workplace through conducting inspections, investigations, surveys, research and analysis involving scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, engineering, epidemiology, toxicology, physiology, infection control, biomechanical and human factors engineering, and occupational health. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This is for multiple Industrial Hygienist 3 positions in the Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Enforcement Section in Reno, NV. The position will report to the Industrial Hygiene Supervisor and will be responsible for performing inspections of places of employment to ensure compliance with the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Act. Industrial Hygienists write legally sufficient reports to support citations that may include monetary penalties. Duties include reviewing employer health programs and employee training, conducting employee and management interviews, and using of various test equipment to determine employee exposure to OSHA regulated health hazards. Closing Date/Time:

Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses covered by State and federal safety and health laws and regulations. The position is located in the Reno office of the Mechanical Compliance Section with the Department of Business and Industry, within the Division of Industrial Relations. Under general direction, incumbents serve as first-line supervisors for Safety Specialists, Safety Representatives and Administrative Assistants. Supervisory duties include: performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, training and development, disciplinary action as required, review and approval of subordinates time sheets, and leave requests. The Supervisor will review reports of other inspectors, review and approve constructions plans and permits of proposed or existing installations of boilers and related equipment, conduct initial inspections of new and reinstalled objects, recommend monetary fines and revoking operating certificates based on inspection reports of inspectors to Chief Administrative Officer. Applicants must have working knowledge of the following: boiler codes, standards and regulations, building/mechanical codes as related to boilers, pressure vessels and associated equipment and the ability to comprehend the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boilers, pressure vessels and associated equipment. Closing Date/Time:

Announcement Number: 572836967 State Of Nevada STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD Southern Nevada 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200 Henderson, Nevada 89074 (702) 486-1100 Fax (702) 486-1190 Investigations: (702) 486-1110 www.nscb.nv.gov Northern Nevada 5390 Kietzke Lane, Suite 102 Reno, Nevada 89511 (775) 688-1141 Fax (775) 688-1271 Investigations: (775) 688-1150 Steve Sisolak Governor MEMBERS Margaret Cavin, Chair Kevin Burke Melissa Caron Joe Hernandez Kent Lay Jan B. Leggett Guy M. Wells NEVADA STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING JOB TITLE: Compliance Investigator - Reno, Nevada (Classified) Conducts investigations of commercial and residential projects constructed by licensed contractors in response to complaints of non-compliance with trade and/or industry standards for materials and/or workmanship. Performs related activities to facilitate resolution of matter, either informally, by contractor corrective action, or formally through Board disciplinary action. Responds to complaint inquiries, and assists complainants. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews plans and specifications for building related construction involving installation, remodeling, replacement, and repair, for use in the performance of investigations. Coordinates possible resolution of complaint by conducting meetings and discussions with contending parties, addressing all alleged complaint items. Testifies in Board hearings. Properly apply legal office terminology, forms, documents, and procedures in the course of completing work; prepare, read, and understand legal and court documents and extract relevant information. Must be able to immediately recognize possible life/safety hazards that exist in building and project sites, and notify the appropriate jurisdictional agency and contractor involved for immediate action to correct the problem. Demonstrate knowledge of the provisions of NRS 624 and the building codes for use in Nevada. QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States and possess a Nevada driver's license and be insurable as a driver under a motor vehicle liability policy obtained by the Board. A valid certificate in construction skills issued by a nationally recognized organization. A high school diploma and have at least three (3) years of experience in the construction industry as a contractor, journeyman, foreman or supervising employee, or the equivalent thereof, as determined by the Board OR and sufficient combination of education and experience as determined by the Board. Demonstrate knowledge of the provisions of NRS 624 and the building codes for use in Nevada. Pass the Construction Management Examination not later than 1 year after beginning employment by the Board SALARY AND BENEFITS 2 The starting salary for the position is from $46,000 - $48,000 per year, and is determined by experience. Benefit package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, 401 and 457 pension plans. The Board is a quasi State agency and employees are not participants in the P.E.R.S. retirement program. HOW TO APPLY To apply, send a resume to fschoenf@nscb.state.nv.us Job announcement will remain open until the position is filled. Please let us know how you became aware of this job opening. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

Health Care Coordinators perform professional work related to program operations and auditing providers to ensure compliance with program policies and regulations. Assess potential client needs for case management services using assessment tools to identify social service and/or medical needs; participate in periodic reviews of facilities providing care to Medicaid eligible clients to validate and ensure adequacy of services and resident care. Review health care providers and fiscal agents to ensure clients are receiving appropriate services and payment is correct for services received, process payment authorization requests from providers to ensure the requested service, treatment, equipment or supplies are medically necessary and in compliance with Medicaid criteria prior to approving or denying requests. Review records from the fiscal agent, providers, clients and computer generated reports in order to identify abuse and potential fraud and to ensure claims were paid properly by the fiscal agent. Explain proper billing procedures to contract providers selected by the client; monitor the quality of care given by the provider to clients; and submit billings for services provided to the fiscal agent for payment. Incumbents become familiar with Medicaid policies and procedures and receive training in the duties described above. This is the entry level in the series and progression to the journey level may occur upon successful completion of the probationary period, meeting the minimum qualifications, and with the recommendations of the appointing authority. This vacancy is within the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy - District Office, located in Reno, NV. The incumbent will be underfilling a Health Care Coordinator 2 - Nurse, and will auto-progress to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications and upon appointing authority approval. This position assesses and provides care coordination services to disabled children eligible under the Katie Beckett Eligibility Option as determined by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services. This position would also conduct provider reviews and or site visits to evaluate for compliance of state and federal regulations or for provider enrollment requirements and report findings within short time constraints to contribute to the health, safety, and welfare of Medicaid recipients. The successful candidate will need to complete certification by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) as a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) after a period of training. The travel requirements for this position are up to 50%. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and economy are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. DHCFP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender. Closing Date/Time:

Registered Nurses provide general or specialized professional nursing care in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The Nurse I position is an under fill for a Psychiatric Nurse II and will auto progress in the series upon completion of the minimum qualifications for Psychiatric Nurse II. Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks, NV has current openings in Inpatient at the Dini-Townsend Hospital and the Outpatient Services Department. These positions require a current license as a registered nurse and a valid driver's license. The State of Nevada provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of annual leave and sick leave, plus 11 paid Holidays. Closing Date/Time:

Licensed Psychologists provide psychological testing, evaluation, psychotherapy, counseling, and consultation to clients or inmates in residential, inpatient and outpatient settings, at a mental health, intellectual disabilities, or correctional facility, or in other settings where psychological services are provided. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Licensed Psychologist 1 position is located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks, Nevada. The position will work closely with Intensive Outpatient Services with consumers in the Community. The position will conduct assessments and individualized counseling with Consumers in Community Based Living Arrangements (CBLA) housing. The psychologist's duties will include individual and group therapy, consultation, psychological assessments, and behavior support planning. The psychologist will appreciate the intersecting differences of an increasingly diverse patient population and will demonstrate a culturally competent readiness to meet their needs. The State of Nevada provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of annual leave and sick leave, plus 11 paid Holidays. Closing Date/Time:

Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series. The Psychiatric Nurse I position is an under fill for a Psychiatric Nurse II and will auto progress in the series upon completion of the minimum qualifications for Psychiatric Nurse II. Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks, NV has current openings in Inpatient at the Dini-Townsend Hospital and the Outpatient Services Department. These positions require a current license as a registered nurse and a valid driver's license. The State of Nevada provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of annual leave and sick leave, plus 11 paid Holidays. Closing Date/Time:

Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks, NV currently has open positions in Inpatient at the Dini-Townsend Hospital and the Outpatient Services Department. These positions require a current license as a registered nurse and a valid driver's license. The State of Nevada provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of annual leave and sick leave, plus 11 paid Holidays. Closing Date/Time:

Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, the elderly, and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of the Department of Health and Human Services - Elder Protective Services in Reno, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. The Social Worker 2 will be responsible for investigating reports of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and isolation in the communities and long-term care facilities within Washoe, Churchill, Mineral, Pershing, Lyon, Storey, Douglas and Carson counties, Social Workers must initiate investigations within 3 working days of receipt of these reports per NRS 200.5093. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's beautiful landscape and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays each year; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. Aging and Disability Services Division is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time:

Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, the elderly, and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position is underfilling a Social Worker 2 and is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of the Department of Health and Human Services - Elder Protective Services in Reno, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and provides a positive working environment. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. This position will be responsible for investigating reports of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and isolation in the communities and long term-care facilities within Washoe, Churchill, Mineral, Pershing, Lyon, Storey, Douglas and Carson counties, Social Workers must initiate investigations within 3 working days of receipt of these reports per NRS 200.5093. Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities abound including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's beautiful landscape and thriving economy are just a few of the reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the public employees' retirement plan; 11 paid holidays each year; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual leave and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. Aging and Disability Services Division is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time:

Substance Abuse Counselors perform professional duties in areas of screening, assessment, case management, education, and treatment of clients and perform related administrative duties and recordkeeping in accordance with the standards and requirements of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Substance Abuse Counselor 2 position is located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks inside of Dini-Townsend Hospital and is a part time position up to 21 hours per week. The incumbent performs intake and substance abuse evaluations, utilizing screening and assessment instruments such as American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM); diagnoses substance abuse and determines level of care; prepares, implements, and monitors written treatment plans; plans, develops, and conducts alcohol and drug cessation and prevention classes utilizing evidence-based practices; provides in-service training and consultation as requested; and documents all services provided utilizing the electronic medical record system. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** Closing Date/Time:

Clinical Social Workers provide clinical services to clients/inmates in a residential, home, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, correctional or similar setting. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Lake's Crossing Center (LCC), a maximum security forensic facility/psychiatric hospital for Mentally Disordered Offenders, located in Sparks, Nevada is recruiting for a Clinical Social Worker II. The agency's primary focus of treatment is to provide competency evaluation and restoration for court ordered clients. The agency also provides treatment and monitors clients who are adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and non-restorable clients; who are committed to the Division by the courts. Duties include participating on a multidisciplinary treatment team, conducting psychoeducational groups, completing social history assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, coordinating and communicating with the courts and officers of the courts, and completing competency evaluations regarding misdemeanor level charges, for both inpatient and outpatient clients. The environment requires a high level of security awareness as well as the physical stamina or ability to deal with maladaptive and aggressive clients. Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. However, hours may vary and include but not limited to on-call evenings and weekends duties, depending on the needs of the agency. Closing Date/Time:

Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Lake's Crossing Center (LCC), a maximum security forensic facility, is recruiting for several full-time Psychiatric Nurse II positions. The mission of the agency is to provide forensic mental health services to mentally disordered offenders referred by the court system for evaluation of their competency to stand trial and/or treated to restore competency. The Nursing Department at LCC provides professional psychiatric nursing care to clients while at the facility. Duties include, but are not limited to, dispensing medication, responding to medical emergencies, assessing medical needs, providing on going care, supervising and attending treatment groups, supervising clients in isolation, at times assuming responsibility of Nurse in charge, and performing other duties as assigned. Incumbents will need to be available to work days, evenings, and nights, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents will be working an innovative schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nevada or an Interim Permit issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing is required. **Please ensure your application reflects your current nursing license information. This should be included in the "license" section of your application. ** The State of Nevada provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave, as well as paid holidays. Nevada does not have a state income tax and state employees do not contribute to social security. Closing Date/Time:

Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series. Lake's Crossing Center (LCC), a maximum security forensic facility, is recruiting for several Psychiatric Nurse 1 positions. The mission of the agency is to provide forensic mental health services to mentally disordered offenders referred by the court system for evaluation of their competency to stand trial and/or treated to restore competency. The Nursing Department at LCC provides professional psychiatric nursing care to clients while at the facility. Nursing staff's duties include but not limited to dispensing medication, responding to medical emergencies, assessing medical needs, providing on going care, supervising and attending treatment groups, supervising clients in isolation, and at times assuming responsibility of Nurse in charge. People hired in these positions will perform in trainee capacity and will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in the psychiatric nursing field. Incumbents will need to be available to work days, evenings, and nights, weekends, and holidays. Work schedules include day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Incumbents will be working innovative schedules with overtime after 8 hours of work. Incumbents must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nevada or an Interim Permit issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. **Please ensure your application reflects your current nursing license information. This should be included in the "license" section of your application. ** State of Nevada provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave, paid holidays. Nevada does not have a state income tax and state employees do not contribute to social security. Closing Date/Time: