IDOC - Clinician - D4 P&P

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 currently recruiting for a Clinician at District 4 Probation & Parole in Boise, ID. Clinicians with the Idaho Department of Correction work inside correctional institutions/prisons and Probation and Parole District Offices around the state.

If you're a self-starter, enjoy building and maintaining community partnerships and want to be a part of helping clients under our supervision reintegrate into our communities, this job is for you! As the District 4 Clinician, you will be part of a progressive, innovative team whose mission is to support individuals under jurisdiction of the Idaho Department of Correction by conducting comprehensive substance use disorder screenings and assessments, facilitating therapeutic groups, making treatment referrals, and contributing to clients’ overall success.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external providers to ensure integrated care, present clinical findings, and evaluate treatment outcomes. Additional responsibilities include advocating for residents’ mental health needs and supervising staff, including but not limited to case staffing and team meetings, while supporting a statewide approach to service delivery.

Responsibilities

Perform behavioral health assessment on those under community supervision of Probation or Parole. Determine client's needs for additional services and referral to behavioral health services, including Substance Use Co-occurring disorders. Participate in the delivery of programmatic based groups and individuals. Provide crisis intervention.

Facilitate multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings. Provide the clinical role among fellow district team members. This can include but not be limited to: Probation and Parole officers, Presentence Investigators, District leadership, & Other team members as identified. Provide direct clinical oversight of district-based SUD, other behavioral health team, and Reentry Specialists.

Manage behavioral health court ordered (Idaho Code 19-2524) requests and assignments with emphasis on substance use disorder assessment and ASAM based level of care recommendations. Coordinate service authorizations with IDOC Central Office SUD team and assist in policy and program development.

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.)

Good knowledge of drug & alcohol treatment course work. Typically gained by a minor in addiction studies, or graduate certificate. Experience to include performing client assessments and case management; developing and implementing treatment plans; and monitoring client behaviors. Typically gained by at least 3 credits within the 12 core functions (screening/assessment or case management) or closely related field OR at least 6 months of full-time work experience in a behavioral health clinic/or substance use disorder program providing client with screening and assessment tools.

Willing to work non-traditional hours (evening hours up to 10 p.m. and/or weekends) in a correctional facility and/or probation and parole district office providing program facilitation and case management services to individuals under IDOC jurisdiction. 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.

Desirable Qualifications: Some knowledge of the criminal justice system. Typically gained by at least 6 college level credits in criminal justice or a closely related field OR at least 6 months of full-time work experience in a corrections or law enforcement setting involving daily interaction with clients or offenders to enforce security and safety procedures in a corrections or law enforcement setting (i.

e. probation & parole officer, correctional officer, case manager, mental health or criminal justice professional) OR completion of a collegiate internship (at least 150 hours) in a criminal justice setting. Some knowledge of screening/assessing with ASAM criteria. Typically gained by at least 3 credits with in the 12 core functions or closely related field OR at least 6 months of full-time work experience in a behavioral health clinic/or substance use disorder program providing client with screening and assessment tools.

Some knowledge of supervisor practices. Typically gained through completion of college coursework or workshops (of at least one day) specifically covering supervisory practices; OR supervisory or team leader experience that formally involved giving work assignments, providing direction to employees, and monitoring/evaluating the work of others.

Preferred candidates will have at least one (1) year of experience providing clinical oversight of staff and treatment programs. 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.

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