IDOC - Clinician - SBC

IdahoPTV; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

PERSI retirement benefits

Paid sick, vacation, and parentalleave

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) seeks a full-time Clinician to join the South Boise Complex in Kuna, ID. The clinician will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated care.

Responsibilities include suicide risk assessments, group therapies, and coordination of services with IDOC and external providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a direct clinical practice Human Services field.
• Willing to work in a correctional facility and may include non-traditional hours during evenings and/or weekends.
• Must possess a current Idaho license as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Psychological Counselor or be eligible within 90 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident mental health needs and develop and implement a treatment plan and therapeutic recommendations.
• Prepare findings and recommendations for Idaho Parole Board as directed.
• Perform comprehensive suicide risk assessments and evaluate mental health concerns.
• Design and direct clinical therapies and rehabilitation programs.
• Coordinate and advocate for mental health services within IDOC and with external providers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in a direct clinical practice Human Services field

Job description

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

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

Current state employees will need to login to Luma and select the CareerOpportunities tab to apply for this position.

Summary:

The Mission of theIdaho 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 South Boise Complex 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 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.