Clinical Specialist - Shw

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

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.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

Come join a great team at State Hospital West (SHW)! The Division of Behavioral Health is seeking applicants for the position of Clinical Specialist/Nurse Practitioner for State Hospital West (SHW) located in Nampa, Idaho. SHW is a smaller Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Hospital with one unit of 16 beds. If you are someone who wants to make a difference, share in growth and development of a new hospital, and know at the end of the day you have made a positive impact, then our Clinical Specialist/ Nurse Practitioner position might be for you! This position will provide primary health care, psychiatric care, training/education, and participate in committees alongside the contracted medical providers and the Medical Director at SHW.

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:

Primary duties for this position will be primary health care, psychiatric care, training/education, and committee assignments including the following: 

• Conducting thorough examinations, evaluations and assessments of patients. 
• Formulate, prescribe, perform, and oversee treatment plans for patients. 
• Assess medical and physical conditions and provide appropriate consultation and treatment referrals. 
• Provide minor treatment when needed. 
• Facilitate and provide psychiatric care, treatment, and follow up as delegated by the Medical Director. 
• Administer pharmacotherapy and conduct neurological examinations and assessments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• This position requires eligibility for registration as a Physician Assistant with the State Board of Medicine OR as a Nurse Practitioner with the State Board of Nursing. 

Learn About a Career with DHW

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

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.