Behavioral Health Workforce Development Specialist

Idaho Youth Ranch; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Affordable medical and dental care

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discount on thrift store purchases

Job summary

The Idaho Youth Ranch in Caldwell, Idaho, seeks a Behavioral Health Workforce Development Specialist. In this role, you will design and deliver training for residential staff within a new 64-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and a strong background in therapeutic milieu management.

With a focus on nurturing hope and resilience in youth, this salaried position offers a flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits including medical care, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy is required.
• A valid Idaho’s driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 15 days of hire.
• Strong background in therapeutic milieu management in residential or inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Internship/ Practicum Program, including interviewing and onboarding.
• Support therapeutic milieu by training staff in consistent engagement and safety approaches.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance shared practice.

Skills

Therapeutic milieu management

Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team

Training and coaching

Education

Master’s degree in human services field

LMSW, LCSW, LMAFT, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, or PhD

Job description

The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non‑profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

How will you impact our mission? Be a part of setting a new standard for residential care for generations to come. Successful candidates will have a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity to be a part of our new Residential Center for Healing and Resilience, a 64‑bed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) for youth at our beautiful 258‑acre Hands of Promise Campus in Idaho’s Treasure Valley.

As a Behavioral Health Workforce Development Specialist, you will be directly involved in nurturing the hope, healing, and resilience for the youth in our care at the RCHR. You will be designing and delivering workforce development programs and training sessions for residential staff, including real‑time, on the floor coaching.

Our Behavioral Health Workforce Development Specialists

• Manage the Internship/ Practicum Program, including interviewing, onboarding, supporting, and coordinating interns within residential and clinical environments
• Support therapeutic milieu management by training staff in consistent approaches to engagement, safety, communication, and de‑escalation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (clinical, nursing, residential leadership, and support staff) to enhance team functioning and shared practice
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, employers, and educational institutions
• Track and report on training outcomes, program effectiveness, and participant feedback

Must haves

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a human services field: social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy
• Licensed as LMSW, LCSW, LMAFT, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, or PhD
• A valid Idaho’s driver’s license or obtain one within 15 days of hire, as a condition of continued employment
• Be at least 25 years of age
• Strong background in therapeutic milieu management in residential or inpatient settings
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment

What do we offer?

• Salaried position that allows for flexible schedule and doesn’t focus on billable hours
• Affordable medical and dental care & other voluntary benefits offerings
• A 401(k) match
• Paid time off, including a birthday holiday!
• Supportive, knowledgeable clinical supervision
• Trauma informed practice that stays on the forefront of best/evidence based practices
• An employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores
• Opportunities to learn and pursue trainings in a variety of treatment modalities
• Working in a fun, caring and compassionate environment that focuses on the culture of supporting youth and families

Why unite with us?

Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us.

*As a 501(c)(3) Non‑Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

This position is located in Idaho and candidates must be within a reasonable distance to our location.

The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.