• Mental Health Specialist -Adult IOP

    St. Luke's Health System (Boise, ID)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking a collaborative, eager, and creative Mental Health Specialist to join our new Adult Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program at St. Luke’s. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, team-based environment and is passionate about supporting adults through their mental health challenges.

     

    In this role, the Mental Health Specialist will work closely with Mental Health Therapists, Psychiatry, and staff, primarily providing support in a group therapy setting. We are looking for a curious, high-contributor who values continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services, while fostering a culture of safety and trust for both patients and team members.

    What You Can Expect:

    + Part time with Full Benefits and hospital contributions

    + Monitors patients physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to the treatment team

    + Interacts with patients throughout the day monitoring behavior and providing behavioral interventions and de-escalation

    + Acts as a patient advocate communicating with primary therapist and treatment team so that patient needs will be met

    + Provides basic care and oversees the safety and security of mental/behavioral health patients under supervision of the Clinical Manager

    Qualifications:

    + Education: Bachelors degree

    + Experience: 2 years experience

    + Licenses/Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

     

    What’s in it for you

     

    At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

     

    St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

     

    *Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

    **Default: Location : City** _Boise_

    **Category** _Social Services_

    **Work Unit** _Behavioral Health Psychiatric Wellness Svcs Boise_

    **Position Type** _Full-Time_

    **Work Schedule** _DAY_

    **Requisition ID** _2025-106895_

    **Default: Location : Location** _US-ID-Boise_

    **Work Location : Name** _1109 W Myrtle St, Boise, Capitol Gateway Plaza_