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Ada County Sheriff's Office

Mental Health Clinician

Ada County Sheriff's Office, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708

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General Summary

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rel="noopener"}**before applying.** ***\*\*Only applications submitted

directly through the ACSO website will be considered for a position with

the Sheriff\'s Office.*** Provides mental health services including

assessment, crisis intervention and brief counseling, to an inmate

population in a fast paced environment, provides clinical consultations

to staff and others, and assists with mental health related program

development. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff\'s

Office, Health Services Division. Essential Functions

Conducts bio-psycho-social and risk assessments to determine inmate

needs, eligibility for services and level of care;

Schedules appointments with internal medical providers when

appropriate and explains services to clients;

Provides clients with crisis intervention services and individual

counseling as needed;

Promotes client self-determination by addressing special needs of

the client;

Participates in interdisciplinary team staffing to formulate

treatment plans;

Identifies and teams with other community resource agencies to

design, coordinate, and provide client assistance and intervention;

Completes and submits applications for commitments when necessary; Works and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including

evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an

as needed or on-call basis due to clinical coverage being required

in the jail 7 days per week;

Takes action to reduce risk to clients upon discharge from facility

by organizing emergency and crisis intervention, and after-hours

on-call services;

Documents interactions in an electronic medical record.

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**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS**

May conduct psychoeducational groups; Assists with recruitment, hiring and training of social

work/counseling staff;

Serves on committees, as requested; Performs related work and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

A Master\'s Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited

college or university;

Must be a licensed Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional

Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed

Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or a Licensed Marriage and

Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Idaho;

Current clinical license is preferred; Skill in creating a respectful atmosphere; Skill in developing rapport with clients; Skill in making correct assessments and implementing treatment

plans;

Knowledge of correctional work environment; Knowledge of program development and needs assessment; Knowledge of systems theory and background; Current knowledge of the use of psychiatric medications; Current knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

Disorders (DSM-5);

Ability to collaborate with a variety of agencies within the

community;

Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries with an inmate

population;

Ability to plan and organize work; Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to develop and sustain collaborative working relationships

with other members of the Sheriff\'s Office staff and work as part

of a team to accomplish agency goals.

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**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

Knowledge of or experience in correctional settings is preferred; Must be willing to work a variety of hours including weekends; Must pass an oral examination, polygraph examination, credit and

background check prior to hire;

Must adhere to the Code of Ethics for Ada County Sheriff\'s Offices,

the NASW Code of Ethics, and the Code of Ethics of the American

Counseling Association;

This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the

incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an office environment in a jail

setting and the employee in this class is subject to inside

environmental conditions;

Position frequently requires a combination of sitting and standing

to accomplish tasks and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs.; and

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which

permits the employee to function in a general office environment to

accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:**\

To perform this job successfully, Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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