Nevada’s Behavioral Health Job Board
Advisory Committee Member for Nevada Peer Recovery and Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification
Nevada Certification Board | Nevada Statewide
The Nevada Certification Board (NCB) is seeking additional advisory committee members for the Peer Recovery and Support Specialist (PRSS) certification.
NCB advisory committee members serve as subject matter experts and meet monthly or quarterly, depending upon committee priorities and deadlines. The PRSS Advisory Committee also reviews PRSS supervisor applications and PRSS work and/or volunteer experience for PRSS certification with the NCB and the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium I(IC&RC).
If you would be interested in serving on the NCB PRSS advisory committee, the Board is accepting applications through Friday July 1, 2022.
SAMHSA Hiring for Office of Recovery, Office of Assistant Secretary
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | Rockville, Maryland
There are several exciting job opportunities available in SAMHSA’s new Office of Recovery! Join the team to expand important work on recovery from mental and substance use disorders. SAMHSA is currently recruiting GS-15 Supervisory Public Health Analysts, Director, and Deputy Director (open until May 31, 2022), and a GS-13 Statistician (open until May 26, 2022), for the Office.
Additional positions will be open in the coming weeks. Please visit SAMHSA’s webpage, https://www.samhsa.gov/about-
Student Mental Health Clinician Psychologist (Master’s Level)
UNR Department of Counseling Services | University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for two Clinicians, Master’s Level Licensed Clinician and Psychologist Doctoral Level Licensed Clinician within the Department of Counseling Services. Both positions will provide a full range of counseling, crisis intervention, and assessment services to university students. This position has a “generalist” treatment focus. The majority of this work is accomplished via one-to-one interpersonal relationships with students. Prevention and awareness outreach and consultation for the university community is also provided to university students and may be extended to faculty and other professional members of the community as well. All services must be provided in accordance with professional ethics, established standards for providers of mental health services, and state and federal law.
Administrative Coordinator (Closes 12PM on May 23)
Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence | Reno, NV
Under the direction of the Administrative Director, the Administrative Coordinator provides support services to insure the smooth operation of NCEDSV offices. Responsibilities include: financial management for all areas of the organization; daily bookkeeping; grant management, payroll, maintenance of the office filing system, operational contracts; and, assisting with review and revisions of personnel policies and procedures.
Medical Advocacy Coordinator (Closes 12PM on May 19)
Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence | Reno, NV
Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Medical Advocacy Coordinator will work collaboratively with allied professionals and domestic and sexual violence programs to serve as the organizing resource working to enhance or create sexual assault services and care in accordance with NCEDSV’s vision and mission. They will be responsible for enhancing or increasing the availability of statewide services for domestic and sexual violence victim-survivors.
Northern Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator (RBHC)
This full-time position is funded through a grant from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health with a competitive salary and benefits. The RBHC position supports the development and implementation of initiatives, programs, and activities related to behavioral health (including opioids, substance use, and mental illness) in the Northern Behavioral Health Region (Carson, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey Counties). The position also provides technical assistance to the Northern Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board through coordination and support of Board meetings and initiatives including strategic planning, development of the Board’s legislative bill draft, and other Board duties as outlined in NRS 433.4295.
Statewide Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator
State of Nevada | Carson City, NV
The Nevada Department of Education and Division of Public and Behavioral Health Office of Suicide Prevention are seeking a Statewide Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator. This position will be the link between education and suicide prevention to promote the integration of behavioral health policies related to children across systems. General duties include but are not limited to: Coordination of efforts, collaboration between partners, meeting facilitation, and policy advocacy. This position will be shared with Nevada’s DPBH Office of Suicide Prevention and NDE Office of Safe and Respectful Learning Environment.
Substance Abuse Counselor
The Life Change Center (TLCC) | Sparks, NV
As a core member of the TLCC team, you will have the opportunity to work directly with patients to help them find their path to recovery, discover and heal core issues, and build authentic relationships. We will assist you in achieving your goals by continuous professional development and clinical support through collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.
- Must be able to work full-time in Sparks, Nevada
- Must be eligible as a CADC-Intern, CADC, or LADC
- Knowledge of the DSM-5, ASAM, & MAT preferred
Interested applicants should send their CV/resume and cover letter to shammonds@thelifechangecenter.org and follow up at 775-378-5406.
F/T Intake Specialist
The Empowerment Center | Reno, NV
The Empowerment Center is looking for a F/T Intake Specialist and prefers a CADC-I or higher (will take CADC-I eligible) so they can assist in groups and meetings if needed. If you know anyone interested please have them send their resumes to:
- Roxanne: roxanne@empowermentcenternv.
org - Yvette Myers yvette@empowermentcenternv.
org
The position is also listed on Indeed: https://www.indeed.
Substance Abuse Counselor II (must have CADC or LADC or LCADC)
Nevada Department of Corrections | Florence McClure Women’s Correctional Center in Las Vegas, NV and Southern Desert Correctional Center in Indian Springs, NV
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.
Substance Abuse Counselor III (clinical supervisor)
Nevada Department of Corrections | Las Vegas and Indian Springs, NV
The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Substance Abuse Counselor III at Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC), in Indian Springs, Nevada. The Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) 3 position provides direct supervision to the following programs: SDCC/TRUST and TLVCC/RISE.
Substance Abuse Counselor III (clinical supervisor)
Nevada Department of Corrections | Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City, NV
The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Substance Abuse Counselor III at Warm Springs Correctional Center, in Carson City, Nevada. This position provides direct supervision over the Substance Abuse Programming at WSCC, as well as provides direct clinical work that includes intakes, group facilitation, and individual counseling.
Coordinator, Finance, Operations and Logistics Online (FOLO, CASAT)
Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) | University of Nevada, Reno
The Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a Coordinator, Finance, Operations and Logistics Online (FOLO). The FOLO Coordinator provides professional fiscal and operational support for CASAT’s grants and contracts. This position is located in the CASAT office in Reno, NV on the UNR campus. Remote work is not available for this position.
Community Outreach/Office Coordinator
Care Coalition | Las Vegas, NV
Care Coalition is seeking a motivated, self-directed, organized individual who will work to empower communities to promote alcohol and drug free lifestyles; build community partnerships with related organizations, provide community-based outreach services, and support coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance misuse. This position requires the use of a vehicle, may working longer hours, and on weekends as needed and may require out of state travel.
Careers Opportunities with the State of Nevada
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services | Statewide
There are frequently behavioral health career opportunities with the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services.
DHHS career opportunities can be found at Careers.nv.gov.
Unclassified, Non-Classified and Board/Commission positions are posted to the Human Resource Management webpage