Clinical Supervisor - FACS

Description

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

People Making a Difference!

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

Would you like lead a team of dedicated professionals and have an opportunity to have an impact on strengthening the lives of children and families in Idaho? Are you looking for a position with training opportunities and an excellent benefits package? If this sounds like a good fit to you, the Child and Family Services program is accepting applications for a Clinical Supervisor for the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) team and Congregate Care Unit team.

General Information 

• This position will supervise a statewide team of clinicians who administer assessments to foster youth placed in congregate care settings.
• CANS Certification will be provided through the Division of Behavioral Health/Praed Foundation.
• This position will also supervise a statewide team of clinicians who support matching of youth in appropriate congregate care facilities and clinical support to placements for children with complex needs.

We are seeking applicants with critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and developed interpersonal skills. Applicants should also excel at working independently and as part of a team.

This position may be located in any of the department's regional field offices and will be based on the selected candidate. Please list the office location you are interested in on your resume materials.

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

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• 11 paid holidays a year 
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
• wellness programs 
• ongoing training opportunities 
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• and more!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Hires staff, schedules workload, assigns priorities, and evaluates performance.
• Provides technical expertise and recommendations to management.
• Provides specialized clinical services.
• Consults with and trains staff.
• Coordinates program with other services.
• Organizes, coordinates, and participates with groups to develop support and service partnerships for children and families.
  

MINIMUM AND SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation counseling, psychiatric nursing, or very closely related field of study.
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices. Typically requires completion of a class or seminar (of more than 1 day) specifically covering supervisory practices or the elements of supervision OR completion of a college-level personnel-related course covering supervisory practices OR lead work experience that involved work assignment, direction and monitoring of staff.
• Some knowledge of community organization/development principles and processes. Typically requires completion of community organization/development course or workshops equivalent to three semester hours of college credit or 40 classroom hours OR direct services role in case management or psychosocial or rehabilitative therapy or counseling and applying these principles in a community development role.
• Experience providing social or treatment services in clinical and community-based treatment settings. Typically requires at least two years of experience, post-Master's degree, providing direct clinical services/practice conducting assessments, crisis interventions, case management, treatment plans, therapy, follow-up, evaluations, treatment, reports, etc., for clients in a community-based setting, project or program.
• Experience providing in-service skills training to professional staff. Typically requires experience as a leadwork/team leader, or supervisory or managerial assignments where you developed and conducted in-service skills training for individual or groups. 

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure in one of the following areas: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Counselor (LPC), Pastoral Counselor (LPAS), Clinical Practice Counselor (LCPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). If you have questions regarding licensure, please call IBOL (208) 334-3233 or visit: http://www.ibol.idaho.gov

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

• Good knowledge of child welfare services. Typically gained by at least three years of experience in the provision of child welfare services.
  

Learn About a Career with DHW

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] 
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 [email protected].

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