IDOC - Clinician - NICI

IdahoPTV; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) seeks a full-time Clinician at the North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI) in Cottonwood, ID. Clinicians assess resident mental health, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions inside correctional settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, program design, outcome evaluation, and coordination with external providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a direct clinical practice field (social work, psychology, counseling, or closely related).
• Willing to work in a correctional facility and may include non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Apply clinical skills to assess resident mental health needs and develop treatment plans.
• Prepare findings and recommendations for Idaho Parole Board as needed.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and evaluate mental health concerns.
• Design and direct clinical therapies and rehabilitation programs.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Advocate for residents' mental health needs and coordinate services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a direct clinical practice field

Job description

USA:ID:Cottonwood | Corrections | Full Time

33.01 - 36.08 USD per hour

Apply before September 29, 2026

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

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 North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI) in Cottonwood, 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 package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

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.

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