Clinician - Boise Developmental Disabilities Crisis Prevention and Court Services
Would you like to make a difference in the health and safety of Idahoans and have an impact on your community? Are you looking for a position with training opportunities and an excellent benefits package? Do you have a master’s degree (or higher) in a direct clinical practice human services field? If this sounds like a good fit to you, we are seeking applicants for a Clinician on our Developmental Disabilities Crisis Prevention and Court Services team to be located in Downtown Boise with coverage of Regions III (Caldwell/Nampa), IV (Boise) and V (Twin Falls).
The Crisis Prevention and Court Services Team is an inter-disciplinary team currently training to the best practice standards established by the National Center for START services. The National Center for START Services is an initiative that works to strengthen efficiencies and service outcomes for people with IDD and mental health needs in the community. It is a person-centered, solutions-focused approach that employs positive psychology and other evidence-based practices. We are excited to attract, train and retain a person-centered work force in a collaborative strengths-based team environment.
General Information:
We are seeking applicants who have experience providing crisis services in correctional, hospital, institutional, and community-based settings of both voluntary and involuntary clients.
There is potential to telework after one year in the position.
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have the one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- excellent medical, dental and vision insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
- generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- 11 paid holidays a year
- paid parental leave
- multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
- basic life insurance for employee and family
- employee covered at one times annual salary
- spouse covered at $10,000
- child covered at $5,000
- wellness programs
- ongoing training opportunities
- an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
- and more!
Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a full-time (benefits eligible) Clinician making $26.50/hour to an estimated $38.21/hour.
If you have previously applied for Clinician and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.
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.
Example of Duties
- Applies clinical skills to assess client and family needs and formulates assessment and therapeutic recommendations to ameliorate risk factors
- Designs, implements, and directs clinical therapies and rehabilitation programs
- Provides clinical case management services
- Evaluates treatment effectiveness and client/family outcomes
- Provides emergency, crisis intervention
- Presents assessment results to multidisciplinary team and participates in treatment planning
- Provides forensic services including but not limited to court ordered evaluations
- Coordinates program with other service providers and community organizations
- Provides client, family, and community education services
- Serves as a designated examiner and dispositioner
- May design/implement training
- May supervise other staff
Minimum Qualifications
You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to pass the exam for this position. Click on the Questions tab associated with this announcement for the details regarding minimum qualification requirements. The Supplemental Questions on the application are the exam questions. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your answers. Failure to do this may result in not passing the exam and disqualify you from being considered for this position.
- 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).
- This position requires licensure in one of the following: Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Pastoral Counselors (LPAS), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT). For licensure information please contact the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses at http://ibol.idaho.gov/ or (208)334-3233.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXTRA CREDIT:
Below are additional qualifications. They are not required, however, having the minimum qualifications and the education and/or experience below will increase your score. Please answer each item below with enough detail to determine you meet each requirement to receive extra credit.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Gained by at least one year of related professional experience.
- Some knowledge of court procedures and practices. Gained by completion of related college course work or at least one year of professional experience that required working with court systems.
- Good knowledge of mental health and developmental disability social services/support services. Gained by at least one year of related professional experience that required knowledge of available resources and services.
EEO/AA/Veteran
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.