Family Support Clinician - CYFS

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

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The Idaho Health & Welfare’s Continuum Care Bureau is hiring a Family Support Clinician (FSCs) for our Twin Falls field office. FSCs are an essential component of the Continuum Care Bureau's mission: ensuring that youth receive the right level of care, the appropriate treatment, and the necessary duration of support. FSCs provide clinical support and psychoeducation to birth, foster, post adoption, other caregivers, aiming to stabilize youth within their communities, prevent placement disruptions, and assist with healthy Continuum Care transitions during discharge. Through immediate intervention and therapeutic strategies, FSCs work to prevent youth from entering the foster care system by maintaining stability within their home environments and ensuring continuity of care. Some travel may be requested.

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:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Provide brief clinical support and psychoeducation to birth, foster, post adoption and other identified caregivers by offering targeted sessions that address immediate concerns and equip them with tools to manage youth behavior effectively.
• Assist in maintaining stability within their community placements by identifying early signs of distress and intervening with strategies to mitigate potential disruptions. (in person, telecommunication, or phone support)
• Knowledge of community resources to suggest services in home, office, or virtual settings to maximize accessibility and accommodate the diverse needs of families. (in tandem with regional Case Manager and Intensive Care Coordinator).
• Deliver clinical support and psychoeducation to birth, foster, post adoption and other identified caregivers during youth transitions from continuum care by ensuring they understand behavioral expectations and best practices for a smooth reintegration.
• Focus on stabilizing youth post-discharge to prevent re-entry into continuum care through structured check-ins and reinforcement of coping mechanisms.
• Coordinate with the discharging treatment team to ensure a “soft” handoff and continuity of care by facilitating a collaborative transition plan that aligns with the youth’s therapeutic goals. (working together with DHW Case Manager to coordinate and collaborate for youth/family needs)
• Dependent upon age, meet with youth to assess treatment readiness and overall treatment needs through structured assessments and goal-setting discussions.
• Provide short-term clinical intervention to support treatment planning by reinforcing therapeutic strategies and addressing immediate emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Knowledge of service availability per community which can be accessible in multiple formats: in-home, in-office, and virtually, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to family needs.
• Families engaged in services will have access to 24-hour helplines for crisis support, offering immediate guidance and intervention when necessary.
• FSC services will be reviewed by a supervisor every three weeks to assess progress and determine next steps, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Documentation of all interactions, support provided, and coordination efforts will be maintained to ensure continuity and effectiveness of care, utilizing standardized tracking systems and case notes.
• FSCs will provide timely updates to the regional Case Manager who submitted the request for support through structured reports and scheduled check-ins.
• Regular communication will include the initial engagement of services, progress updates, and confirmation of transition to long-term community-based support when applicable, ensuring transparency and collaboration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the 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.

• A Master's degree (or higher) in a direct clinical practice Human Services field is required for this position. (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) in accordance with Idaho Codes: 54-3206, 54-3402, 54-3405, and 54-3214.

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires licensure in a professional specialty in one of the following areas:Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3206, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3405, Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3405. For licensure information please contact the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses at http://ibol.idaho.gov/ or 208-334-3233.

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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.