Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Behavioral Health Provider/Senior Behavioral Health Provider, UNLV Student Wellness - Student Health and Faculty Staff Treatment [R0150469]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) delivers a variety of brief clinical mental health care interventions on site in the UNLV Student Health Center (SHC). The SHC is a AAAHC accredited clinic within the Student Wellness Unit, which includes the Student Counseling and Psychological Services, Care Center, Wellness Promotion, Disability Resource Center, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Military and Veterans Services Center. This Behavioral Health Provider/Senior Behavioral Health Provider role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, integrated service model dedicated to serving a diverse student population. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

General responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to receiving warm hand-offs from medical providers, triaging students presenting with mental health concerns, conducting initial clinical assessments, administering brief evidence-based interventions, providing acute crisis assessments and interventions, when necessary, which may include voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations, and providing treatment recommendations and referrals when indicated. The BHP also facilitates psychoeducational groups and workshops appropriate to the primary care setting to address student behavioral health needs identified within the SHC. The BHP works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health providers and provides substantive contributions to patient/client care and the medical team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Behavioral Health Provider: This position requires a LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, or related master’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of related professional experience providing mental health services. Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment.

Senior Behavioral Health Provider: This position requires a LCSW, LMFT, LCPC, or related master’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and five years of related professional experience at the master’s level of independent practice providing mental health services. Nevada licensure for independent practice is required prior to the start of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing mental health services within a medical setting.

All candidates must pass a background screening.

Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Behavioral Health Provider salary range is $76,649 - $84,518. Unable to offer more than stated salary range.

Senior Behavioral Health Provider salary range is $87,801 - $93,637. Unable to offer more than stated salary range.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• discounts on and off campus
• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• A comprehensive onboarding program,