Information & Referral Specialist Jobs in Nevada

Job Title: Director of Programs Company: New Vista Ranch, Inc Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: NATURE AND SCOPE: New Vista Ranch, Inc. is hiring for a Program Director who will be responsible to lead, unify, supervise, and train staff and supervisors. Has the primary responsibility for the operation and administration of the residents of New Vista Ranch. Responsible to further the overall mission of New Vista Ranch that assists adults who are developmentally disabled, and work as a key member of the management team by following all policies and procedures. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Review and become familiar with New Vista Ranch policies, programs, and procedures. Administer, establish procedures and implement policies of the Board of Trustees related to: program development, professional consultants, house managers (full time and relief staff). Develop and implement programs that are beneficial to NVR residents. Supervise the house managers, professional consultants, and all program coordinators. Document all counseling sessions with staff, and maintain employment files for all program staff. Coordinate: Parent/resident relations with house managers and consultants Responsible for program staff schedules All intake/discharge meetings with appropriate information(can not admit or discharge a resident without approval of executive director) All annual and semi annual "Individual Support Planning Team" meetings Coordinate monthly mailings (reports and information) to parents and/or guardians of residents Network with private and public agencies on behalf of all residents Conduct interviews, check and verify prior employment, references of prospective program employees. Certification of staff members: cpr/1st aide, medication administration, ect. Attend all ISP (individual support planning) meetings and have available the outcomes of the programs being run, personal profile, ABS (adaptive behavior scale) assessment, and goals/dreams of resident. Develop, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of resident activities and personal money for resident activities to facilitate the achievement of identified goals for the specific developmental and behavioral management of needs of each resident in the least restrictive environment possible. Complete relevant forms and reports. Maintain case records and/or files of each NVR resident. Provide consultation and training to both residents and program staff as needed. Review and develop individual support plans to assist resident in growth and development. Monitor monthly all support plans in place to ensure effectiveness, recommend change if no progress noted in a three month period. Conduct monthly staff meeting with program staff. Monitor timecards and PTO requests of program staff. Submit monthly report of overall progress and/or concerns of ranch programs, staff, residents to executive director, for submission to the Board of Trustees Submit weekly progress reports to the executive director Conduct employee performance reviews for program staff. Assure the safety and growth of residents of NVR Maintain good communication with executive director, parents/guardians, state service coordinators, professional consultants as needed. Update executive director on a weekly basis of any resident and/or staff needs. Conduct audit on homes, house casebooks, medication, programs, staff involvement, recreation, disaster plans, and safety training every six months. Review all incident/medication reports by program staff and report to executive director. Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the executive director. QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in a human service field Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational ability, can work with Microsoft word and excel. Thorough working knowledge of mental health/mentally challenged supported living programs, procedures. Must have a minimum of three years experience in field with supervisory experience. Candidate must have discretion, able to maintain confidentiality, good judgments and work as a team player. Working environment is primarily normal office environment, occasional overtime. Physical activities may be required daily: bending, kneeling, or lifting and carrying boxes of files, documents, weighing up to 25 pounds, sitting for several hours a day. Driving to various locations as needed, spending up to 80% of time using a video display terminal. Must be able to work with minimal supervision using sound judgment Measures of Performance Ability to get along with others Demonstrates good judgment, reasoning when investigating and solving problems Demonstrates the ability to tactfully handle difficult situations Meets deadlines Consistently shows the ability to recognize and deal with priorities

Job Title: Social Worker (Virtual Career Event 7/26-7/30) Company: i3 RECRUITMENT / i3 GLOBAL Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Social Worker (Virtual Career Event 7/26-7/30) - (Job Number: 330027) Description Las Vegas: Clinical Professionals join us for a Virtual Career Event from July 26-30 with UnitedHealth Group Recruiters! REGISTER NOW!! Clinical Virtual Career Fair - Las Vegas July 26th - July 30th 2010 Monday July 26th: 12-3pm PST Tuesday, July 27th: 10am-1pm PST Wednesday, July 28th: 8am-11am PST Thursday, July 29th: 4-7pm PST Friday, July 30th: 2-5pm PST Talk with recruiters about what its like to help people live healthier lives in a variety of rewarding positions we currently have. Register today using the link below: http://bit.ly/JulyClinicalVCF Positions in this function provide direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Also acts as a resource for information about and referral to other community based services. Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed. Works with less structured, more complex issues. Serves as a resource to others. Qualifications Bachelors or Master's degree in Social Work required. Licensed by Nevada State Board of Social Work requuired Current CPR certification required. Valid Nevada driver's license, auto insurance and a motor vehicle in good working condition required for job related tasks. Demonstrates kowledge of social work principles and practices required. Knowledge of advanced directives and legal regulations. Ability to communicate appropriately with diverse patient populations and successfully manage and function in a fast paced enviornment. Computer literate: able to utilize computer program efficiently. Minimum two years experience in clinical or hospice environment. Ovations is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. Imagine joining a group of professionals and clinicians who are working to improve health care for people over 50. Consider the influence you can have on the quality of care for millions of people. Now, enhance that success with enthusiasm you can really feel. That's how it is at Ovations. Everyday, we're collaborating to improve the health and well being of the fastest growing segment of our nation's population. And we're doing it with an intense amount of dedication. Here, you will discover a culture that grows through challenge. That evolves by being flexible. That succeeds by staying true to our mission to make health care work effectively and efficiently for seniors. Put your best to work for us, and discover extraordinary opportunities for growth. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Job:Social Work Primary Location:US-NV-Las Vegas Organization:Sierra FHS & FHH Schedule:Full-time Number of Openings:1

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Wanted Company: Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: LADC/CADC Masters level preferred. Send resume.

Job Title: Clinical Social Worker-Sr Centers East and West (Virtual Career Event 7/26-7/30) Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health. Las Vegas: Clinical Professionals join us for a Virtual Career Event from July 26-30 with UnitedHealth Group Recruiters! REGISTER NOW!! Clinical Virtual Career Fair - Las Vegas July 26th - July 30th 2010 Monday July 26th: 12-3pm PST Tuesday, July 27th: 10am-1pm PST Wednesday, July 28th: 8am-11am PST Thursday, July 29th: 4-7pm PST Friday, July 30th: 2-5pm PST Come be a part of our team in our new Senior Center locations!In this rewarding roleas a ClinicalSocial worker you are responsible for providing social work services to patients and families.You will function as a member of the departmental team which includes educating the patient, family and members of the healthcare team regarding benefits, community resources, referrals for counseling and other pertinent information. As a Social worker you are also responsible for triaging referrals and collaborating on cases with other members of the healthcare delivery team. In addition, you must be able to assist the patient in a sensitive and supportive manner, while acting as an advocate on behalf of the patient. Major responsibilities include: Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and develops plan of care in concert with patient, physicians, nurses and other members of the collaborative Senior Center Team. Links patients/family to appropriate community resources including but not limited to, information/referral to sources of financial assistance, transportation, support groups, and other community services Documents patient/family status, diagnosis, treatment plan, goals, and interventions, evaluation results, observations and progress in medical record Serves as patient advocate and liaison with physicians, families, insurance company, community agencies and others as needed to ensure continuity of care Provide care planning and coordination based on meeting identified goals of the treatment plan. Within scope of practice, implement plans and programs that support and enhance the 4 domains of the Senior Center Program. What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere. Requirements: Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) Licenses must be active and unrestricted in the state of NV Must be able to float between East and West Senior Centers 2 + years experience working with Seniors in clinical environment (i.e. internal medicine, family practice or clinical setting) Additional Preferred Assets: Experience working with electronic medical records and scheduling systems Proficient in Microsoft, outlook, word, excel, andpowerpoint (intermediate level) 1 year Case management experience 1 year Experience in managed care UnitedHealthcare is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. When you work with UnitedHealthcare, what you do matters. It's that simple... and it's that challenging. In providing consumer-oriented health benefit plans to millions of people, our goal is to create higher quality care, lower costs and greater access to health care. Join us and you will be empowered to achieve new levels of excellence and make a profound and personal impact as you contribute to new innovations in a vital and complex system. Regardless of your role at UnitedHealthcare, the support you feel all around you will enable you to do what you do with energy, integrity, and confidence. So take the first step in what is sure to be a fast paced and highly diversified career. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing. Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 50%

Job Title: Bilingual Crisis Counselor Advocate Company: Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Safe Nest a domestic violence program seeks: Bilingual Crisis Counselor Advocate for confidential Shelter Graveyard shift 12a-8am Sunday - Thursday. Duties: crisis intervention & advocacy via 24 hour Hotline & case advocacy for residents. BA Social Work, Women's Studies, related field OR relevant experience. Requirements: Spanish & English speaking; professional references, & strong desire to provide services to domestic violence survivors. $28,800 full benefits, 403b, standard holidays + monthly "mental health" day. EOE No phone calls please. Open until filled. Send resume and application to: BCCA Hiring Committee, 2915 W. Charleston Ave., Suite 12, Las Vegas NV 89102

Job Title: Licensed Nevada Social Worker Full Company: (See Ad for Details) Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Licensed Nevada Social Worker Full Time. LTC exp. preferred. TLC Care Center 1500 W Warm Springs Henderson, NV 8901 Register to View EOE Apply in person or email resume to: Register to View

Job Title: Primary Therapist, (LMFT or LCSW) Company: CRC Health Corporation Location: Reno, NV Description: Center for Hope of the Sierras offers residential therapy and a step-down PHP program for the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related disorders. We are currently seeking either a full or part-time licensed therapist with at least 2 years post-licensing experience. Eating disorder experience preferred, but we are willing to train the appropriate candidate. Primary Therapist Duties Include: Two individual therapy sessions and one family session per week, documented notes for all therapy sessions, weekly treatment goals for each patient, and insurance reviews as needed. Facilitating a group. Discharge planning. Participate in on-call rotation. Provides milieu management and crisis intervention to patients as needed. Requirements Minimum (2) years post-licensing experience preferred. Must hold an LCSW or LMFT license in the state of NV. Good organizational & communication skills, both written & verbal required. Intermediate level PC skills required. Please send resume and salary requests by responding to this ad. Center for Hope, is a proud member of CRC Health Group. CRC Health Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Company: CRC Health Group Email: Apply by Email Fax: Register to View

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor/Mental Health Counselor Company: Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Immediate opeing for substance abuse counselor with dual licensure or LCADC. Will also consider mental health intern with substance abuse experience. Must have high energy and be a self starter for a new pilot project working with the city and county. Offices located in Las Vegas. Email resume to Register to View If you have questions call Sue Register to View . Don't miss out on a ground breaking opportunity.

Job Title: Social Worker - Professional: Health Care Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: Company: All About Staffing Title: Social Worker - Professional: Health Care JobID: Register to View 0637 City: LAS VEGAS State: NV Description: Travel: NoneExperience: 1-2 YearsIndustry: Healthcare / Health ServicesType: Full-TimeDescription: Social Worker - Las Vegas, Nevada US Title/Unit:Social WorkerJob Summary:The Social Worker is to provide patients, age's neonate through geriatric, with information and resources, which will allow them to function at an optimum level upon discharge from the hospital. He/she shall possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. This includes knowledge of the adoption process in the state of Nevada to facilitate the process between birth parents, adoptive parents and adoption agencies. Maternal/child health knowledge concerning education of teen parents, assessment of Level I and II nursery infants and families, providing emotional support, referral to community agencies as appropriate and coordinating with child protective services when appropriate. He/she will also have knowledge of financial entities to assist patients with obtaining assistance through social security, Medicaid and county. Must have knowledge of the Legal 2000 process and mental health resources.Required Job Qualifications:BSW or MSW from an accredited school or universityLicensed to practice as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationMinimum of 2 years experience in a medical setting with good knowledge of medical terminology and disease process. May consider new graduate.Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written, computer skills and knowledge of community resources.*Not accepting vendor candidates for this position. Category: Professional: Health Care

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER-PALLIATIVE CARE-PD-DAY-7:30-4:30 Company: Catholic Healthcare West Location: Henderson, NV Description: The Palliative Care Team exists to improve the quality of care and service experienced by patients and families throughout St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, focusing on patients with chronic illness through a life-threatening illness, loss, and death. The Palliative CareTeam accomplishes this through an interdisciplinary consult service that assists the physician and health care team in managing complex patient care, patient and family communication and care planning needs. These services are supplemental to, and in coordination with, the existing hospital support departments such as care management. Each team member has a role in direct patient care, systems improvements, and in providing consistency through which palliative care is implemented throughout the hospitals. Each member of the team will be proactive in identifying opportunities to use resources more effectively, identifying learning needs of patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff, and identifying ways to better meet the needs of patients as they transition throughout the continuum of care. As a member of the team, the Palliative Care Social Worker is responsible for assessing the social and emotional needs of patientsand their caregivers when it is recognized that the patient has a potentially chronic illness or life-threatening illness. The Palliative Care Social Worker will also assist in the planning for, and assessment of, appropriate resources and environment of care for this specialized population of patients.Does this position require patient contact? YesExperienceMinimum - Five to seven years of experience in palliative care or end-of-life social workincluding demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Experiencewith discharge planning and utilization of community resources.Preferred - Prefer experience that encompasses the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics.EducationMinimum - Graduate from school of accredited Social Work with Social Work License.Preferred - Masters Degree preferred.Special SkillsAbility to work independently, to work well with other professionals, to communicate effectively the values of the organization, to handle confidential information, to exemplify good interpersonal skills, demonstrate an understanding of the grief process and an ability to accompany people in this process.LicensureLIC LSW = Licensed Social Worker in State of NV. LIC CSW = Licensed Clinical Social Worker in State of NV.AJRNhj