IDOC - Clinician - ISCI

IdahoPTV; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement system

Voluntary supplemental retirement

Life insurance for self, spouse, and

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Idaho Department of Correction seeks a full-time Clinician to be based at the Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI) in Kuna, ID. You will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions inside a correctional setting.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, crisis intervention, and coordination of services with other IDOC providers. Some evenings or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a direct clinical practice Human Services field.
• Willing to work in a correctional facility and may require non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident mental health needs and develop treatment plans.
• Prepare diagnostic impressions and recommendations for the Idaho Parole Board.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and provide crisis intervention.
• Design and direct clinical therapies and rehabilitation programs.
• Coordinate services with IDOC providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and participate in research as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a direct clinical practice field

Tools

Licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LCPC)

Job description

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Summary:

The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system founded on the belief that people can change. We fulfill this mission by fostering a professional culture that empowers staff, promotes personal responsibility, creates opportunities for success, and strengthens communities. IDOC is recruiting for a full-time Clinician to be filled at the Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI) in Kuna, ID. Clinicians with the Idaho Department of Correction work inside correctional institutions/prisons and Probation and Parole District Offices around the state. The Clinician performs comprehensive mental health assessments, program assignments, and treatment referrals while developing individualized treatment plans and delivering therapeutic interventions. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external providers to ensure integrated care, present clinical findings, facilitate therapeutic groups, and evaluate treatment outcomes. Additional responsibilities include advocacy for residents' mental health needs, and participation in research.

Responsibilities:

• Apply clinical skills to assess resident mental health needs; develop and implement a treatment plan and therapeutic recommendations
• Prepares findings, diagnostic impressions, diagnosis, and recommendations for Idaho Parole Board as directed/needed
• Performs comprehensive suicide risk assessments, systematically evaluating residents for suicidal ideation and underlying mental health concerns
• Designs, implements, and directs multifaceted clinical therapies and rehabilitation programs
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness and outcomes
• Provides emergency, crisis intervention, and after-hour on-call services
• Advocates for IDOC residents' mental health needs
• Presents assessment results to multidisciplinary team; participates in treatment planning
• Coordinates mental health services with other IDOC providers to ensure integrated and effective care
• Coordinates program with other service providers within IDOC
• Facilitates psychoeducational and process groups to IDOC residents
• May participate in research projects
• Other duties as assigned by overseeing clinical supervisor

Minimum Qualifications: Your resume needs to clearly articulate how your skills, education and experience meet the qualifications 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.)
• Willing to work in a correctional facility and may include working non-traditional hours during evenings and or weekends.

Specialty Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Idaho license as a Licensed Master's Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or be eligible within 90 days from the date of hire.

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

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation ( PERSI ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Employer provided Basic Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Voluntary Term Life

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.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.