Therapist - CYFS - State of Idaho

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Division of Early Learning and Development has an opportunity for a Therapist with the Developmental Disabilities Crisis Prevention and Court Services Team in the North Hub (Coeur d’Alene or Lewiston). This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule once job training expectations are met. This position will provide assessment and multifaceted rehabilitative services to clients, families, and community and department staff.

We are seeking applicants who have experience providing crisis services in correctional, hospital, institutional, and community-based settings of both voluntary and involuntary clients. This position requires an individual to be a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Some travel will be required throughout Idaho with some overnight.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. 

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities

 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Applies clinical skills to assess client and family needs and formulates assessment and therapeutic recommendations to ameliorate risk factors and increase functionally equivalent replacement behavior.
• Designs, implements, and directs clinical therapies and rehabilitation programs.
• Provides clinical case management services.
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness and client/family outcomes.
• Provides emergency, crisis intervention.
• Presents assessment results to multidisciplinary team and participates in treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinates treatment programs with other service providers and community organizations.
• Provides client, family, and community education services.
• May design/implement training to department staff, families and service providers.
• Periodic after-hours rotation a few times a year are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Typically gained by at least one year of related professional experience. 
• Some knowledge of court procedures and practices. Typically gained by completion of related college course work or at least one year of professional experience that required working with court systems. 
• Good knowledge of mental health and developmental disability social services/support services. Typically gained by at least one year of related professional experience that required knowledge of available resources and services. 

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 

PHONE:(208) 334-0681

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.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.