Job Details

Clinician Position

The Developmental Disabilities Crisis Prevention and Court Services is seeking a Clinician to join our team in the West hub. This position is located at our downtown Boise office. This position will provide assessment, multifaceted rehabilitative services to clients and families, and staff consultation. We are seeking applicants who have experience providing crisis services in correctional, hospital, institutional, and community-based settings of both voluntary and involuntary clients. Some travel will be required throughout the Treasure Valley and Twin Falls area with possibly some overnight.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Applies clinical skills to assess client and family needs and formulates assessment and therapeutic recommendations to ameliorate risk factors
• Designs, implements, and directs clinical therapies and rehabilitation programs
• Provides clinical case management services
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness and client/family outcomes
• Provides emergency, crisis intervention
• Presents assessment results to multidisciplinary team and participates in treatment planning
• Provides forensic services including but not limited to court ordered evaluations
• Coordinates program with other service providers and community organizations
• Provides client, family, and community education services
• Serves as a designated examiner and dispositioner
• May design/implement training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• A Master's degree (or higher) in a direct clinical practice Human Services field is required for this position. (Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or very closely related field of study) in accordance with Idaho Codes: 54-3206, 54-3402, 54-3405, and 54-3214.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions. (answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) ###-####

EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].