Mental Health Technician 1 - Underfill - Minimum Qualifications Waived

The Position

Mental Health Technicians supplement the work of mental health professionals, health specialists, and nursing staff in providing direct client care for clients in a mental health facility.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2023-11, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/.

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple Mental Health Tech 1 positions underfilling Mental Health Tech 3s, located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks. Mental Health Technicians assist in providing direct patient care, including participation in the formulation and implementation of treatment plans for patients in a mental health facility.

Employees work in a psychiatric hospital where they may be exposed to verbal and physical assault by patients and assist in observing patient behavior on an ongoing basis to monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans; assist in documenting progress in patient charts; and assist in reporting significant behavioral and/or medical problems to the interdisciplinary team leader, nurses, or other professional clinical staff. Incumbents participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as assigned; discuss patient behavior and provide input and recommendations on changes to the treatment plan in order to optimize patient care; act as a role model for patients by demonstrating appropriate behavior and applying active listening techniques; establish therapeutic interpersonal relationships with assigned patients through one-on-one interactions in order to accomplish treatment plan goals and provide person-centered, trauma-informed care. 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. * 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/