Job Description

The Clark County Clinical and Community Services Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Youth & Adult Intervention Supervisor. This position will be assigned to various Clinical Divisions to include the Mental Health Treatment Team within the Clark County Juvenile Detention facility, Clinical Services for Clark County Family Services, Advanced Foster Care program and throughout Clinical & Community Services. The Youth & Adult Intervention Supervisor plans, directs, assigns, and reviews the work of and provides clinical oversight and supervision to Youth & Adult Intervention Specialists. The ideal candidate will also perform professional therapeutic work in the implementation of comprehensive program assessment, intervention, counseling, referral, and prevention.



This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.


Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.


Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.


Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.


Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.


Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

A valid license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or other required certification in the State of Nevada is

required at time of application.

Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's

license

are incomplete and will not be considered.


Required licenses may be submitted in the following ways.

Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Ashley Buggage at: Ashley.Buggage@ClarkCountyNV.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field AND three (3) years of full-time professional counseling experience, preferably dealing with children and families, two (2) years of which were as a professionally licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or Clinical Psychologist (LCP). Professional licensing as a Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor (LCADC-S), LCSW Supervisor or AAMFT Approved Supervisor preferred.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.

Do not

substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written

in your own words

and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions:

Work extended shifts or be called back on a 24-hour basis in crisis situations. Work in a locked detention facility. Provide in-home therapy in a variety of living situations.

Licensing and Certification:

Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid appropriate license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or other required certification in the State of Nevada.

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please note,

Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff; assigns cases and provides clinical oversight for such cases; follows-up to ensure effective and timely service provision. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required. Conducts detailed socio-psychological/clinical assessments of adult, children/youth and family clients referred through the Juvenile/Family Court system or Social Service, either in a detention or protective custody facility, a hospital setting, in the community, or in an in-home or office setting. Conducts in-depth interviews with clients, families and other appropriate individuals; administers psychometric tests and other assessment devices; confers with other staff members regarding behavior evidences and develops treatment plans. Develops comprehensive therapeutic-treatment plans; prepares recommendations regarding a variety of treatment options, including hospitalization, alternative living arrangements, short- and long-term therapy and rehabilitation, education and other alternatives. Makes and facilitates community-based referrals, coordinates treatment and follows-up as required; refers families for medical, social, economic and other services that may enhance the treatment process. Develops case files and makes accurate case notes; provides case management in specified areas of assignment. Conducts a variety of analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; prepares a variety of written materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to various in-home and community agency sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Mobility to work in an office, detention or in-home setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.