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Idoc - Clinician - Isci

USA:ID:KunaFull-timePosted Oct 23, 2026

Job 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 Career Opportunities tab to apply for or transfer to this position. 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. PREA: You must complete the following questionnaire to be considered for this position: https://forms.

office.com/g/DeZADYXPBg Benefits: 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 Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date.

All contributions can be pre-tax 11 paid holidays Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) Paid parental leave Employer provided Basic Life insurance for self, spouse, and children Voluntary Term Life Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility Employee assistance program Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.

idaho.gov/State. Employees/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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.

idaho.gov 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.

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