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Hours Part-time, Full-time
Location Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada

About this job

Qualified mental health associates (QMHAs) must meet specific education and professional work experience requirements to be eligible to enroll in Nevada Medicaid.

The information below lists qualifying areas of study and experience necessary for QMHA's to enroll.

QMHAs with Bachelor's Degrees in the following areas of study qualify for enrollment:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Speech Pathology
  • Anthropology
  • Early Childhood Education
  •  Human Development and Family Studies
  • Community Health Sciences or Health Ecology

QMHAs with Bachelor's Degrees in areas of study not specified above must have one of the following:

  • 30 credits in Human Services classes
  • 15 credits in Human Services classes and four years of relevant professional experience of providing direct services to individuals with mental health disorders

QMHAs with Associate's Degrees in any area of study must have:

  • 15 credits in Human Services classes
  • Four years of relevant professional experience of providing direct services to individuals with mental health disorders

The Human Services classes mentioned above may be in the areas of:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Social work
  • Human development and family studies
  • Nursing

All applicants MUST have:

  • Ability to work independently and with individuals with mental health diagnosis and their families
  • Attend weekly meetings and monthly trainings
  • Independent contractor
  • FBI Background Checks
  • TB test results
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Proof of Valid Auto Insurance
  • Reliable Transportation
  • 16 Hour Training Certification; obtainable after job offer