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DEPUTY DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR - CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$151,902.00 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-04106
Department
DHS - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Opening Date
09/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Statewide
Job Summary
The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), together in genuine partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevadas children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS recognizes that Nevadas families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they:
The Diviion of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Deputy Division Administrator for Children's Mental Health. This position is responsible for the leadership, direction, administration, and oversight of the Divisions childrens mental and behavioral health services. DCFS provides a comprehensive array of mental health services using a strengths-based approach that respects family decision-making and honors the familys cultural values and practices. DCFS mental health programs include community-based outpatient services and residential programs. Current programs include Wraparound in Nevada (WIN), Mobile Crises Response Team, Intensive In-Home Clinical Team, Early Childhood Mental Health, Childrens Clinical Services, Day Treatment, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) North (CARF Accredited) and Desert Willow Treatment Center (Joint Commission Accredited). This position also oversees System of Care work. This is an unclassified position within Nevada State Government and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services.
Essential Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have: a minimum of 3 years successful management and leadership experience with a comprehensive childrens mental health program; demonstrated knowledge and experience in the law, treatment modalities and principles related to childrens mental and behavioral health; program planning, development and evaluation experience; public administration experience to include policy development and administration of a complex budget; familiarity with the legislative process to include working cooperatively with legislators and supporting legislation, programs and budgets before legislative committees; and a history of collaborating with governmental and private entities and families to develop and implement programs and services.
A Bachelors degree or Masters degree with major course work in social work, psychology, criminal justice, business administration, public administration, the law or other field related to health and human services is preferred.
Job Duties
The position provides broad oversight of childrens mental health services, including outpatient and inpatient services, ensures mental health and behavioral health services are high quality and coordinated to serve the highest needs of youth in the Divisions child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and works with local communities to determine community needs and develop plans to meet those needs. This position is responsible for quality assurance and legislative compliance and manages a staff of approximately 350 professionals.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate should have: a working understanding of the law related to childrens mental health, child welfare and juvenile justice; the ability to manage resources in a coordinated way to ensure needs of the Division and the childrens mental health system are met; the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with community partners and elected officials, including meeting the expectations of courts; and the ability to manage stress well in a fast-paced, intense environment.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Employer State of Nevada (NV)
Address See Above for Agency Information
See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov