Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

Salary

$35.10 - $39.60 Hourly

Location

Public Safety Building, 7200 Barrister Dr., Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

03011

Department

Sheriff

Division

JSB- Health Services

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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General Summary

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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 Sheriffs Office, Health Services Division.

SHIFT INFORMATION

Must be willing to work a variety of hours which includes weekends & holidays. (Schedule can be either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts).

BENEFITS

Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances

Idaho PERSI retirement plan

Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care

Post-Employment Health Plan - 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances

Eleven (11) paid holidays annually

Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave

No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities

Wellness Program

Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

Visit Employee Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

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.

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 Masters 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 Sheriffs Office staff and work as part of a team to accomplish agency goals.

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 Sheriffs 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, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veterans Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Visit Employee Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!

Use our Compensation Estimator Tool to get a personalized look at what your total compensation could be including estimated salary, retirement contributions, health benefits and paid time off. This tool is designed to help prospective employees better understand the full value of working at Ada County.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

01

Do you have a Masters degree in Social Work or Counseling?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a current Idaho license for Social Worker (LMSW) or Counselor (LPC) or in the process of obtaining one?

03

Do you have your clinical license?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you thought about what it will be like working inside a jail facility with an inmate population as your clients? Do you have any concerns?

05

Are you willing to work the hours required for this particular position? This may include nights, weekends, holidays or other shifts as assigned. (See online posting for more specific shift information pertaining to this position).

• Yes
• No

06

I have reviewed the pay rate or range for this position and the posted wage is acceptable to me.

• Yes
• No

07

Have you read the Ada County Hiring Standards/Disqualifiers on the ACSO website? Do you meet those requirements?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Ada County

Department Sheriff Address 7200 Barrister Dr.

Boise, Idaho, 83704

Website www.adacounty.id.gov/sheriff