State of Nevada-Department Of Health and Human Services
Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (N.N.A.M.H.S.) is currently seeking full- and part-time, Licensed Psychiatrists for our inpatient facility, outpatient clinic and mental health center located in the Reno/Sparks area of Nevada. Near beautiful Lake Tahoe in Northern Nevada, we offer a destination location to live, work and play. N.N.A.M.H.S. is a State of Nevada agency whose mission is to provide psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation services in the least restrictive setting to support personal recovery and enhance quality of life. As an innovator in program design and advanced service delivery systems, we provide a full range of service offerings to best meet the needs of our consumers. Numerous outpatient services are available on campus and at the additional outpatient mental health center that opened during the autumn of 2008. We are accredited by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and by the Joint Commission.
Our greatest asset is over 270 seasoned professional staff, dedicated to the betterment of the lives of our consumers. Because we are committed to a culture of life-long learning, our employees know that N.N.A.M.H.S. is a place to grow, develop and build careers that are both dynamic and satisfying. It is the intention of Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services to provide an environment which fully respects human dignity and consistently reflects human caring. N.N.A.M.H.S. has an active resident training program and offers possible University Medical School Affiliation.
Along with the opportunity to take the lead in innovative care and treatment for adults with severe mental illness, working for N.N.A.M.H.S. offers significant advantage. We offer flexible and innovative scheduling in our inpatient facility and outpatient staff members enjoy holidays and weekends off. We offer a very attractive salary and benefit package, Public Employees Retirement Plan, three weeks paid vacation per year, three weeks paid sick leave per year, paid holidays and no social security tax. Additionally, Nevada offers its workers the advantage of no State tax!
DESCRIPTION: The incumbent is responsible for assessing and evaluating patients, planning and reviewing care and treatment of individual patients, prescribing medications; and preparing reports, medical records, case histories and interpreting medical assessments. Licensed Psychiatrists also participate in staff meetings and required committee meetings.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess and maintain current licensure as a psychiatrist issued by the State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners. Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified. Must possess and maintain DEA certification and State Board of Pharmacy certification and CPR certification. Fingerprinting and a background investigation through the FBI and NHP are required. The employee is responsible for all associated fees.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Potential earnings up to $176,902. Excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employees Retirement Plan, three weeks paid vacation, three weeks sick leave, paid holidays and deferred salary opportunity! Relocation assistance is available.
Submit Résumé/CV to:
Angela Davis, SPHR
Personnel
adavis@nnamhs.state.nv.gov
480 Galletti Way, Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: 775.688.2034/Fax: 775.688.3385