Nevada’s Behavioral Health Job Board
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR 1 – UNDERFILL
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | Carson City, Nevada
Substance Abuse Counselor 2 will provide direct clinical work for adults incarcerated at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. Responsibilities for this role may include intake assessments, development of individualized treatment plans, group facilitations, individual counseling, and oversight of therapeutic community activities.
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.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR 1 – UNDERFILL
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | Carson City, Nevada
The Substance Abuse Counselor 1 (underfill for the Substance Abuse Counselor 2) will provide direct clinical work for adults incarcerated at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. Responsibilities for this role may include intake assessments, development of individualized treatment plans, group facilitations, individual counseling, and oversight of therapeutic community activities.
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.
CADC Intern
Advanced DUI & Counseling | Reno, Nevada
Applicants must currently be attending the University of Nevada, Reno, or have recently graduated. The applicant must have the goal of becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The applicant will currently be licensed with the Board of Examiners for Alcohol and Drug Counselors as an Intern or be actively seeking such credentials. This intern experience may be an opportunity for an applicant with teaching skills to gain entry into the newly revised 12-Hour Nevada DUI School as an Instructor. Substantial changes were made in February 2024, to the Nevada Revised Statutes as to who may instruct a DUI School class, what credentials are required and the required use of an Evidence Based curriculum.
Send a resume and cover letter to Mickey@AdvancedDUI.com
Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST)
Lyon County Human Services | Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County Human Services is seeking a Licensed Clinician for a Contracted/1099 position with the Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST).
This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, community-based crisis support and help individuals and families access timely behavioral health care.
Case Manager / QIDP
Confidence Health Resources Department| Reno, Nevada
The Case Manager/QIDP staff oversee all the operations and staff scheduling of all the homes where individuals live, supervising and managing the Lead Support Specialists who in turn supervise the Caregivers/Direct Support Specialists. Additionally, this position (to be filled by more than one person) adds necessary capacity to ensure quality case management on behalf of the individuals CHR serves and the recruitment, retention, and training to support levels of staffing and staff readiness as required by relevant State and regional agencies.
This is a full time, wage position.
Forensic Peer Program Coordinator
NAMI Northern Nevada | Nevada
This full time role of Forensic Peer Program Coordinator is a hybrid position based in Reno, NV, with some work from home acceptable. The Forensic Peer Program Coordinator will work with the team to,
- Maintain and establish relationships with partnering agencies.
- Develop and implement deflection and diversion peer programs across Washoe County for ages 12-17, 18-25, and 25+
- Engage with individuals who have mental health challenges and are involved in the adult and juvenile criminal justice system.
- Provide peer support, guidance, and advocacy, facilitate support groups and 1:1 peer support both in-person and virtually,
- Assist clients with developing coping strategies and accessing community resources. Additionally, the specialist will collaborate with law enforcement, legal professionals, and mental health service providers to ensure comprehensive support for clients.
- Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly reporting for federal grant requirements and internal CMIS client logs
- Work with Dropbox, Microsoft Suite, and Google Workspace
- Access to company peer phone line (as applicable)
- Some driving required to join weekly team meetings (in-person), community outreach events, specialty court appearances, and WCSO weekly program offerings.
Mental Health Counselor
Reno Police Department | Reno, Nevada
The Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST) Mental Health Counselor provides critical, field-based mental health services in partnership with sworn Reno Police Department officers, responding to behavioral health crises throughout the community. This role delivers on-scene crisis intervention, clinical assessment, Mental Health Crisis Hold (MHCH) evaluations, and short-term case management in settings such as homes, public spaces, shelters, and other community locations, with a focus on safety, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care. The ideal candidate is a licensed clinician who thrives in dynamic environments, exercises sound independent clinical judgment, collaborates effectively with law enforcement and community partners, and is committed to reducing repeat crisis events through compassionate, trauma-informed intervention and follow-up.
This position is part of a behavioral health response program that operates seven days a week. Assigned shifts may include day shift, swing shift, or a combination of both, with schedules coordinated among multiple clinicians to provide consistent coverage. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on program needs.
This position is governed by the Reno Administrative Professional Group (RAPG) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Work schedules, compensation, leave, and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to the applicable provisions of the agreement and City policy.
We currently have one vacancy in the Reno Police Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.
Therapist (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)
Nevada National Guard | Nevada