Mental Health Counselor II

Annual Salary: $87,276.80 - $113,484.80

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Position Information:

The Mental Health Counselor II performs professional clinical duties in the areas of child protective services, adult services, or senior services; and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or closely related field AND licensure in the State of Nevada to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Clinical Professional Counselor.

License or Certificate:

- License to practice in area of assignment required at time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification. (Licensure must be as a practitioner, not as an intern.)
- A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

For the current vacancy in the Juvenile Services Mental Health Unit:

Under supervision, provides mental health services to youth or youth and families in Washoe County's Juvenile Justice system. Interventions include assessment, crisis intervention, individual, and family therapy for youth with severe emotional disturbance, substance use issues, trauma, or delinquency. For detained youth, services are provided individually in a secure detention facility.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

- Experience with at-risk youth and family systems.
- Experience with suicide, self-harm, aggression, and serious emotional disturbance.
- Crisis intervention and assessment skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices.
- Knowledge of substance abuse treatment practices.
- Case management or discharge planning experience.
- An understanding of legal processes related to mental health.
- The ability to coordinate mental health referrals and placements.