Mental Health Clinician
Company: Twin Falls County, ID
Location: Twin Falls
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary: $28.78 - $33.10 Hourly
Location : Twin Falls County, ID
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202300073
Department: Family Court Services
Opening Date: 09/11/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Apply online at www.twinfallscounty.org
Job Description
5th Judicial District Family Court Services is looking for a Mental
Health Clinician to provide various clinical services including
forensic assessments and evaluations for parents with a pending
court case. The clinician will serve as an expert witness to
provide information to family law judges for high-conflict custody
and divorce cases. Regularly conferring with Family Court Services
District Manager and meeting all requirements for documentation and
timelines is critical; Responsibilities also include conducting
family law file review and case screenings as well as assisting
parents with other alternative dispute resolution resources.
Duties / Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
--- Conducts forensic Parenting Time Evaluations consistent with
Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure 1004 and Brief Focused
Assessments consistent with Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure
1005--- Conducts Family Civil Intake Screenings to determine
appropriate alternative dispute resolution options for families
--- Offers information related to child development, such as age
appropriate schedules and the effect of conflict on children.
--- Presents educational material to community agencies regarding
children's needs and developmental issues.--- Performs research on
related material to assessments, i.e. impact of conflict on
children;
--- Assists with parent education as needed;--- Reviews family law
files for judges throughout the district;
--- Assists in basic office support such as answering the phones
and compiling data as requested;
--- Performs other court-related duties as required;
--- Demonstrates commitment to public service;
--- Completes and maintains accurate documentation for every case,
in a timely manner;
--- Attends Courts, consultation groups and other hearings/meetings
as directed;
--- Researches and maintains current knowledge of community
resources and evidence-based interventions;
--- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with
County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Qualifications
CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to
satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
--- Licensed Masters level behavioral health professional;
--- Current licensure within the State of Idaho; LCSW, LCPC, LMFT,
MSW, or LPC.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
--- Licensed Master's level behavioral health professional whose
clinical licensure allows for the independent provision of
behavioral health service without supervision by another licensed
professional;
--- A minimum of three years' experience working with families and
individuals in crisis;
--- Training and/or Certification in forensic Interviewing of
children, Domestic Violence, Child Development and needs of
children of separated parents, and trauma Informed Care
preferred;
--- Work closely with the Family Court Services District
Manager;
--- Skill in the facilitation and presentation to small and large
groups;
--- Ability to understand and comply with Idaho Rules of Family Law
Procedure;
--- Ability to understand and comply with the Association of Family
and Conciliation Courts Model Standards and Guidelines;
--- Ability to independently plan and manage work assignments, work
timelines, and work completion;
--- Work independently and exercise initiative, with general
guidance and supervision;
--- Ability to exercise professional judgment to make sound and
reasonable decisions and problem-solving skills in accordance with
laws, ordinances, regulations and established policies;
--- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
--- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
--- Ability to write reports clearly documenting relevant facts and
conclusions;
--- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
--- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with
employees, district officials and the public;
--- Listen carefully to, understand and effectively communicate
through oral, written, and interpersonal communication
channels;
--- Proficiently operate computers, software programs, such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar office software to
create documents and other materials, maintain information and
generate reports.
--- Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and
procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other
employees and the public
; --- Must successfully pass background investigation relevant to
the position and remain in good standing for the duration of
employment with the County;
Twin Falls County offers a highly competitive benefits package to
full-time employees including holiday pay, paid vacation, paid
personal days and paid sick leave. We offer medical, dental, and
vision insurance, as well as short-term disability benefits, life
insurance, and a PEHP plan. We are on the PERSI retirement plan and
also offer a Deferred Compensation (voluntary retirement) plan.
For specific information regarding Twin Falls County's benefits,
visit the Benefits section of our web page.
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