LMSW - Adolescent Residential Clinician

LMSW - Adolescent Residential Clinician

Headwaters Behavioral Health is a premier residential mental health treatment center in beautiful Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving adolescents ages 12–17. With a small census of up to 40 youth, Headwaters provides highly personalized care in a supportive, home-like environment where every teen is known, valued, and supported. Located in a new, state-of-the-art facility, Headwaters combines individualized therapy, academic support, and active family involvement 
to promote lasting emotional wellness and stronger family relationships. Headwaters offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative culture, a work-life balanced caseload, and a strong commitment to an empowering work environment. Accredited and aligned with The Joint Commission standards, Headwaters is a place where both adolescents and professionals can thrive.

This opportunity offers immediate cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship and subsequent EB-2/3 sponsorship for foreign national candidates.

JOB DUTIES:
Clinical Services & Documentation
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and gather clinical information to support diagnosis and treatment planning under clinical supervision.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and updating individualized, person-centered treatment plans that meet Idaho Medicaid medical necessity criteria and include measurable goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services consistent with evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and skillbuilding interventions.
• Complete progress notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation in accordance with Idaho Medicaid requirements and agency timelines.
• Ensure documentation accurately reflects medical necessity, active treatment 
interventions, client progress, and treatment outcomes.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and case consultation as required by state licensing regulations and agency policy.
Care Coordination & Compliance
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to integrated care planning.
• Coordinate services with families, guardians, schools, case managers, medical 
providers, Medicaid partners, and community-based resources.
• Assist with admission assessments, level-of-care determinations, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Maintain compliance with Idaho Medicaid requirements, IDHW Behavioral Health rules 
(IDAPA), agency policies, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Support utilization review processes, authorization requests, continued-stay reviews, and other quality assurance activities.
Crisis Management & Milieu Support
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation using approved trauma-informed 
techniques while prioritizing safety and stabilization.
• Assist in maintaining a structured therapeutic milieu that promotes emotional regulation, healthy relationships, accountability, and recovery.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies and high-risk situations according to agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with residential staff to support treatment goals and reinforce therapeutic interventions throughout the client's daily environment.
Professional Practice
• Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics, professional standards of practice, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of Idaho Medicaid service requirements, behavioral health regulations, and evidence-based treatment practices.
• Participate in clinical supervision, continuing education, agency training, and 
professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts.
• Promote a culture of recovery, resilience, accountability, and wellness consistent with the organization's mission and values.
• Work toward achieving independent clinical licensure (LCSW) through participation in supervision and professional growth opportunities provided by the organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in behavioral health, adolescent services, 
residential treatment, community mental health, school-based services, or related settings preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents and families strongly preferred.

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to careers@youthrivetalent.com, apply on THRIVE Talent's website at www.youthrivetalent.com