Clinician - State Hospital North
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has an opening for a Clinician at State Hospital North. This is a full-time position with a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple savings plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more. There may also be an opportunity for student loan forgiveness. Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a full-time (benefits eligible) Clinician making $24.92/hour to an estimated $35.89/hour.
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 to completing a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
Example of Duties
- Perform assessments, evaluations, observations, and interviews using a variety of assessment tools to identify needs and formulate diagnostic impressions
- Develop treatment plans, and recommend services and interventions
- Provide direct counseling to individuals, families, or groups
- Provides clinical case management services
- Formulates assessment and therapeutic recommendations, prepares findings, diagnostic impressions and recommendations
- may select, score, administer and interpret psychological tests
- Provide crisis intervention support
State Hospital North (Idaho's mental health treatment facility, located in Orofino): Clinicians typically receive mental health referrals and applications; conduct intake interviews; conduct service assessments, assess for risk and safety issues per agency mandates and priority; counsel clients; coordinate with and initiate referrals to community partner agencies in accessing community-based services for clients; provide clinical consultation to agency staff, private service providers and other state and community partner agencies; testify in court; and document all case activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.)
- This position requires licensure in one of following: Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Pastoral Counselors (LPAS), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT). For licensure information please contact the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses at http://ibol.idaho.gov/ or (208)334-3233.
To be considered, apply online. Announcement will be open until filled.
EEO/AA/Veteran
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.