Job Description: Forensic Specialists perform a combination of security and client care duties in a secure mental health facility for treatment/evaluation of the mentally and/or medically ill offender and/or offenders whose competency requires evaluation. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The position supports Stein Hospital. This hospital, which serves Southern Nevada, is a secure forensic facility providing inpatient forensic services for persons who are court committed. The Forensic Specialist 1 position is the entry level in the Forensic Specialist series, and progression to Forensic Specialist 2 and 3 will automatically occur with the recommendation of the appointing authority when minimum qualifications are met and incumbent is performing satisfactorily. Forensic Specialists at Stein Hospital perform mental health and security duties with an emphasis on providing therapeutic treatment for clients in order to evaluate and attain competency to stand trial for criminal charges. Forensic Specialists also prepare clients for competency hearings and facilitate groups regarding legal processes; assist clients in understanding the nature and seriousness of charges that have been filed; assist assigned clients with eating, bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing and other basic activities of daily living; assist in transportation, movement and ambulation; and perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Per NAC 284.317, applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Working overtime on short notice, weekends and/or holidays is required. Some applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and be free of active tuberculosis. Applicants must meet current Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code, in order to attend a law enforcement academy and become P.O.S.T. certified. Qualification & Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of general work experience, one year which was in a mental health, medical, correctional, law enforcement or related setting; OR one year of college coursework which included courses in health, behavioral science or criminal justice and one year of general work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Details: Company: State of Nevada Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Modesto, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com
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