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at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States

Mental Health Clinician

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A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$48,184 / year median in Idaho

+23% projected growth

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at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Mental Health Clinician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adacounty/jobs/newprint/5397203) Apply ? 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 + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary Do you meet our minimum hiring standards (https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/) ? Please check before applying. •Only applications submitted directly through the ACSO website will be considered for a position with the Sheriff's Office. 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 Sheriff's Office, Health Services Division.
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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 (https://adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/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 t To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account