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D2 P&P Clinician 2432

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/12

Posting End Date: 2025/05/26

Category: Corrections

Sub Category: Public Safety

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 32.41

Maximum Salary: 35.37

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Summary:

The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime. Clinicians with the Idaho Department of Correction work inside correctional institutions/prisons and Probation & Parole District Offices around the state. These positions perform assessments, program assignments, and treatment referrals for residents convicted of a felony. This announcement will be used to fill a Clinician vacancy at District 2 Probation & Parole in Lewiston, Idaho.

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 and other behavioral health team.

+ 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:

+ 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 with in the 12 core functions (screening/assessment or case management) or closely related field OR at least 6 month 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 month of full-time work experience in a behavioral health clinic/or substance use disorder program providing client with screening and assessment tools.

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 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 visithttps://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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected]

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.