Social Worker - Children's Mental Health Team
Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a major change effort within Idaho's Behavioral Health Service Delivery Model? Would you like to make a difference in both the lives of people as well as the community in which you work?
If so, the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Division of Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time limited service (benefit eligible) Social Worker to join our Caldwell team. This position requires good knowledge of human services principles and practices and will support the Children’s Mental Health Team with providing case management.
This position will work approximately 26 hours per week - hours are flexible weekly based on client's needs. However, will be completed typically Monday through Friday from 8-5 with occasional evening hours based on the needs of the clients. Currently, this job is flexible in terms of remote work versus on-site work.
This is a limited-service position. Length of limited-service appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants, alternative funding sources and/or timeframes such as pilot projects, alternative funding sources or program termination.
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have the one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
- 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!
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.
Example of Duties
- Develop and update treatment plans
- Complete and Update Child and Adolescents Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment
- Help families complete and process paperwork
- Help with case management and out of home placement required paperwork
- Evaluate and review recent assessments completed by CMH contract to then determine mental health supports needed for the youth and family
- Engage with Medicaid and Optum to obtain and coordinate services for the child in the treatment planning process
- Collaborate with community partners, mental health supports, and the family to reach stability for the child
- Assess for risk and safety issues per agency mandates and priority; meeting with youth and families in office as well as in the community (i.e. home setting, Detention, school, hospital setting)
- Coordinate with and initiating referrals to community partner agencies as needed
Minimum Qualifications
You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to pass the exam for this position. Click on the Questions tab associated with this announcement for the details regarding minimum qualification requirements. The Supplemental Questions on the application are the exam questions. If it is a written answer, please make sure you answer each question with enough detail to determine how you meet the requirements. Do not put see resume as your answer to written questions. Answer each written question thoroughly. Failure to do this may result in not passing the exam and disqualify you from being considered for this position.
- Requires current Licensure as a Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq. Licensure information can be found through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at https://apps.dopl.idaho.gov/DOPLPortal/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=SWO.
- Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXTRA CREDIT:
Below are additional qualifications. They are not required, however, having the minimum qualifications and the education and/or experience below will increase your score. Please answer each item below with enough detail to determine you meet each requirement to receive extra credit.
- Knowledge and experience working with children who have a serious emotional disturbance. Gained by one year of experience working with children who have a serious emotional disturbance.
- Knowledge of the Child and Adolescents Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment. Gained by one year of experience working with CANS assessment.
- Experience in working with multiple stakeholders including community providers. Gained by one year of experience working with multiple stakeholders including community providers.
EEO/AA/Veteran
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.