Behavioral Health Child and Family Therapist - Shoshone

Summary

Provides, oversees, and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, prevention/resiliency classes, and/or case management services in a school environment that requires a high degree of independent decision‑making and program administration. Treatment is for adults and children ages 5 and up. Leads and trains lower‑level counselors/social workers, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position.

Full‑time

Salary: $57,000 – $85,250 DOE.

Longevity Bonus: $6,000 after one year, $6,000 after two years, $8,000 after three years of full‑time employment.

Production bonus also available.

Master's degree in Social Work, or an equivalent field. Current State of Idaho Clinical Social Worker license in good standing required or license eligible required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Minimum one year of clinical experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence‑based clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards for children and families.
• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of community mental health resources.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures for the age groups being treated.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a school setting and diverse community.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
• Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies.
• Knowledge of community health care and vocational services.

• Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate, prepare treatment and discharge plans, and provide therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
• Collect data through interview, case history, psychological screenings, and/or observational techniques; evaluate data to identify causes of problems and determine proper therapeutic approach or referral.
• Consult with other therapists and related staff, referring clients to agency services as required.
• Provide and arrange therapeutic interventions for clients in crisis or with serious disturbance issues.
• Refer clients to agencies for financial assistance and required services.
• Follow up on treatment reliability, changing methods or degree of therapy when indicated.
• Maintain case files, referrals, and related documents; prepare documentation for legal proceedings; keep patient data up to date.
• Communicate and collaborate with school personnel to coordinate care.
• Consult with legal and treatment agencies regarding patient rights and responsibilities.
• Plan and facilitate community outreach and education activities; serve as liaison to community organizations and schools.
• Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets, preparing reports, and correspondence; participate in research projects to develop service plans; propose changes to program policies and procedures.
• Provide formal teaching, consultation, and in‑service training to professionals.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.