Department of Health and Human Services
Open Positions
Psychiatric Nurses
Under general supervision of a higher level nurse, Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse, with at least 1 year of professional nursing experience.
1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse I in Nevada State service, specifically in care for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or intellectual disabilities.
CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR certification by appointment.
Licensed Practical Nurses
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Mid-Level Practitioner, or physician, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provide general or psychiatric practical nursing care in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act.
Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nevada, with 1 year of experience as an LPN.
CPR certification or ability to obtain CPR certification by appointment.
Mental Health Counselors
Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, program development, policy implementation, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, mentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting.
Master's degree from an accredited college/university in counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work, or a closely related field.
Actively working toward or holding a valid counseling license (e.g., LMFT, LPC, LCSW).
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by appointment.
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