Under the direction of supervision, provide the delivery of rehabilitation skills and interventions to restore clients to highest psychological and behavioral functioning and prevent decomposition and psychiatric hospitalization. Day Treatment counselors assist clients in maintaining community status by increasing functionality in personal care, basic living skills, social skills, communication skills and pre-employment skills and more for the UNLV Medicine-Mojave Counseling.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a social science field
• Maintain QMHA credential with Medicaid, specified in Chapter 400

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with targeted population of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED)
• Development of Plan of Care
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of psychiatric medications/affects
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good organizational and time management skills, able to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities
• Effective problem solving and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to write clear, concise documentation for record keeping and billing purposes
• Ability to read technical, legal, and scientific documents
• Explain policies, procedures, theories, concepts to clients and/or family
• Excellent crisis management skills
• Knowledge and application of group and rehabilitation plan, development and implementation
• EMR, Advance proficiency in the use of a personal computer, email, current software application, and internet resources
• Ability to operate common office equipment
• Follow through on assignments as directed
• Maintains current Nevada license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods
• May include performing repetitive tasks
• May include working on a special schedule (i.e. evenings and weekends with clients)
• May include working with challenging clients
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

UNLV Health is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our team members, patients, and the communities we serve. As a part of this commitment, all candidates must receive their COVID-19 vaccine prior to joining the team. If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at med.hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu.