Clinician - SCNF

IdahoPTV; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation accrual fromDay

Retirement plans (pre-tax and Roth)

Life insurance

Job summary

State Hospital South in Blackfoot, Idaho, part of the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, seeks a Clinician to help strengthen health, safety and independence for Idahoans. The role involves psychiatric inpatient care and skilled nursing support within Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a direct clinical practice Human Services field and be licensed LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in a direct clinical practice Human Services field is required.
• Requires licensure as LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric treatment and skilled nursing care.
• Care planning, coordination, and documentation in accordance with regulations.
• Crisis intervention, advocacy, and family/community liaison.
• Case management and discharge planning support.

Skills

Clinical licensure

Education

Master's degree in direct clinical practice Human Services field

Job description

USA:ID:Blackfoot | Human Services | Full Time

32.00 - 32.00 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before December 14, 2026

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

State Hospital South (SHS) - Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility is seeking a Clinician who is caring and has a passion for helping others. SHS is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South in Blackfoot provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. The 42 skilled nursing beds in the Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility offer services to consumers with a history of behavioral or psychiatric illness.

This is an ongoing announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list. When a position becomes available, the hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview off the referral list.

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:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 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
• Provides emotional support, advocacy, and discharge planning services to residents and their families within the nursing home.
• Ensures that residents’ psychosocial, emotional, and social needs are met, while promoting their overall well-being and quality of life in accordance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
• Resident support and advocacy.
• Care planning and coordination.
• Crisis intervention and problem solving.
• Documentation and compliance.
• Family and community relations.
• Case management.

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.

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires licensure in a professional specialty in one of the following areas: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3206, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3405, Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3405. For licensure information please contact the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses at http://ibol.idaho.gov/ or 208-334-3233.

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

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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 [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.